This article is that there is a new cyberattack targeting Apple IDs through SMS phishing campaigns, and users need to be aware of the tactics used by hackers to avoid falling victim to this fraud.
A new cyberattack targeting Apple IDs has come across, using SMS phishing campaigns that send messages stating to be from Apple. The messages stimulate users to visit a link to an “important request” about iCloud, leading to fake websites that prompt users to control their Apple ID information. A California-based security firm, Symantec, warns that these condemnations are highly valued and can provide control over devices, approach to personal and fiscal information, and potential revenue through unauthorized purchases.
More Read
The wrong websites have been made to look legal, with the addition of a CAPTCHA and an updated iCloud login template. Apple has warned that defrauders may also invite users to remove security features like two-factor authentication or Stolen Device Protection. However, Apple will never do this and ask users to disable any security feature on their device or account.
To recognize fraud, users can examine the URL in the text message, which will not be the same as from Apple’s website. However, hackers’ messages often look ultimately different from the company’s standard messages. Similar frauds have also been reported imitating other well-known companies like Netflix and Amazon.
The Federal Trade Commission asks users not to tap on any links in unexpected text messages and to contact companies using a phone number or website they know is real to verify the accuracy of the message. Users can also report suspicious texts to the FTC. By being well-known for these frauds and taking the necessary precautions, users can protect their personal information and devices from cyberattacks.
By Yahoo news
