Holiday cyber scams are getting more inventive

NPR | By Jenna McLaughlin

Published November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM EST

Hackers are hoping to take advantage of the holiday season, and they're not just stealing money or data.

Jenna McLaughlin

Jenna McLaughlin is NPR's cybersecurity correspondent, focusing on the intersection of national security and technology.

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