Black Friday shopping scams are on the rise - experts warn many new domains could be dodgy, here's what to look for

• Check Point reports surge in Black Friday-themed domains, with nearly 10% flagged as malicious
• October 2025 alone saw 1,519 new domains impersonating major ecommerce brands, with 1 in 25 deemed harmful
• Researchers warn GenAI tools may accelerate creation of localized phishing sites, increasing risk this shopping season

During October 2025 and the first few weeks of November, there has been a spike in new domain registrations themed around Black Friday - however experts have warned many of these domains are malicious, abusing the discount-hunting frenzy to steal people’s data, passwords, and possibly even money.

A new report from cybersecurity researchers Check Point claims October 2025 saw 158 new Black Friday-related domains, up 93% over the 2025 monthly average, and early November 2025 has been even more intense, with 330 new domains emerging just in the first 10 days of the month.

Of those domains, almost ...