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China-based SMS Phishing Triad Pivots to Banks

Krebs on Security

China-based purveyors of SMS phishing kits are enjoying remarkable success converting phished payment card data into mobile wallets from Apple and Google. On the left is the (test) data entered at the phishing site. On the left is the (test) data entered at the phishing site. Image: Ford Merrill. Image: SilentPush.

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Storm-2372 used the device code phishing technique since August 2024

Security Affairs

Russia-linked group Storm-2372 used the device code phishing technique since Aug 2024 to steal login tokens from governments, NGOs, and industries. ” Device code phishing attacks exploit authentication flows to steal tokens, granting attackers access to accounts and data. .” ” continues the report.

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Americans urged to use encrypted messaging after large, ongoing cyberattack

Malwarebytes

Speaking to Reuters , a senior US official said the attack telecommunications infrastructure was broad and that the hacking was still ongoing. Protect your social media accounts by using Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection.

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Thai police arrested Chinese hackers involved in SMS blaster attacks

Security Affairs

These attacks aim at spreading malware by including malicious links that infect devices, phish information by tricking users into sharing personal or financial data, and causing disruptions by overwhelming networks or targeting individuals with spam. The equipment sent nearly 1 million fraudulent messages in 3 days.

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Scattered Spider Strikes Again: U.K. Attacks Spark U.S. Retailer Alarm

SecureWorld News

Google's report confirms that UNC3944 continues to "demonstrate persistence and adaptability in targeting organizations, particularly those in the retail, hospitality, and telecommunications sectors." Strengthen identity and access controls Enforce phishing-resistant MFA. Here's how defenders can get ahead of UNC3944.

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Privacy Roundup: Week 12 of Year 2025

Security Boulevard

While MFA is primarily a security feature, its primary privacy benefit is adding another layer of security to prevent unauthorized access to information contained in particular important or sensitive accounts. Specifically, it was fetching account icons and defaulted to opening password reset pages over HTTP.

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Threat Spotlight: Credential Theft vs. Admin Control—Two Devastating Paths to VPN Exploitation

Digital Shadows

In one example, the Chinese group APT5, operating from the most active nation state targeting VPN devices, maintained access to compromised VPN infrastructure in the telecommunications sector for months. This threat hunt identifies accounts at risk of this attack vector. Creating or modifying administrative accounts.

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