由于对权重损失药物的需求促使消费者向有风险的在线来源求助,网络犯罪激增。 Cybercrime surges as demand for weight-loss drugs drives consumers to risky online sources.

对Wegovy和Zepbound等减重药物的需求助长了网络犯罪的激增,McAfee报告说,自2023年以来,钓鱼尝试和风险网站增加了183%。 The demand for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound has fueled a surge in cybercrime, with McAfee reporting a 183% increase in phishing attempts and risky websites since 2023. 消费者由于供应有限和缺乏保险,无法获得这些昂贵的药品,他们正转向不受管制的在线来源,包括社交媒体,他们在那里面临骗局和假冒产品。 Consumers, unable to get these expensive drugs due to limited supply and lack of insurance coverage, are turning to unregulated online sources, including social media, where they face scams and counterfeit products. Novo Nordisk将14例死亡和144例住院与这些药物的假药联系起来。 Novo Nordisk has linked 14 deaths and 144 hospitalizations to fake versions of these drugs.