The fraudsters who fake from Apple's support department send a message to the user warning their iCloud account is under attack and requesting account details changes.
According to BGR , the new phishing attack appears to be harnessing the concerns of Apple users regarding a hacker group claiming access to hundreds of millions of iCloud accounts, despite a statement from Apple confirming. There are issues in the cloud service.
The fraudulent way the fraudsters do the following: The victim receives an automated message claiming to come from Apple support with the message saying there is a problem with their iCloud account followed by the content Get users to contact support (fake).
The report says that after contacting this supporter, users receive a request for personal information, which allows the scammer to access the victim's account from where the purchase was made or Do whatever they want. Even Macworld says phishers sometimes direct victims to install antivirus software (which in fact is malware) onto their computers and steal personal data from the victim.
Apple warns users that they absolutely must not provide personal account information, including Apple ID passwords, credit card information, or other personal information by email or text message. Users also need to be very careful when clicking on links in messages or sharing information over the phone.
Instead, visit the company's website directly or call the official Apple support number. Security experts also said that if you believe your iCloud account has been hacked, change your password on your own computer and consider enabling two-factor authentication.
Thieves are taking advantage of iCloud users' fears to trick them into traps (photo: ZDNET).
According to BGR , the new phishing attack appears to be harnessing the concerns of Apple users regarding a hacker group claiming access to hundreds of millions of iCloud accounts, despite a statement from Apple confirming. There are issues in the cloud service.
The fraudulent way the fraudsters do the following: The victim receives an automated message claiming to come from Apple support with the message saying there is a problem with their iCloud account followed by the content Get users to contact support (fake).
The report says that after contacting this supporter, users receive a request for personal information, which allows the scammer to access the victim's account from where the purchase was made or Do whatever they want. Even Macworld says phishers sometimes direct victims to install antivirus software (which in fact is malware) onto their computers and steal personal data from the victim.
Apple warns users that they absolutely must not provide personal account information, including Apple ID passwords, credit card information, or other personal information by email or text message. Users also need to be very careful when clicking on links in messages or sharing information over the phone.
Instead, visit the company's website directly or call the official Apple support number. Security experts also said that if you believe your iCloud account has been hacked, change your password on your own computer and consider enabling two-factor authentication.
