Threat researcher EclecticIQ (via BleepingComputer) identified a ring of about 4,700 fake online storefronts in October. The storefronts are targeting shoppers in the US and Europe, hoping to amass a huge collection of credit card numbers and other identifying info,

Black Friday is looming large on the horizon, promising big discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and just about everything else. It's the single best time of the year to shop, with deals on offer from all the leading retailers.

Black Friday deals are already rolling at some stores. Here's where to shop early, and get the best Black Friday offers in 2024.