Fake Discount Sites Exploit Black Friday to Hijack Shopper Information

November 18, 2024 at 06:03AM A phishing campaign, attributed to a Chinese group named SilkSpecter, targets e-commerce shoppers in Europe and the U.S. ahead of Black Friday. Using fake sites mimicking brands, it aims to steal personal information and financial data through bogus discounts and SEO strategies. Victims may also face follow-up attacks. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more

Fraud network uses 4,700 fake shopping sites to steal credit cards

November 14, 2024 at 05:47PM A Chinese threat actor known as “SilkSpecter” is exploiting thousands of fraudulent online stores to siphon payment card information from online shoppers in the U.S. and Europe, driven by financial motives. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. **Threat Actor Identification**: A financially motivated Chinese threat actor known as “SilkSpecter” has been identified. … Read more