July 26, 2024 at 11:38PM A China-based hacking group, Smishing Triad, has targeted iPhone users in India with text-borne phishing attacks, manipulating India Post’s name. The attacks involved deceptive URLs and fraudulent websites. Similar incidents have targeted the US Postal Service and US citizens. Security experts emphasize the need for mobile web threat protection and … Read more
July 11, 2024 at 06:39AM A new email phishing campaign targeting Spanish language victims delivers a remote access trojan called Poco RAT since February 2024. The attacks primarily aim at mining, manufacturing, hospitality, and utilities sectors. The malware uses various tactics such as finance-themed lures and legitimate services abuse to evade detection. Additionally, the article … Read more
June 15, 2024 at 06:42AM The Smishing Triad, a threat group previously targeting the E.U., U.S., Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E., has expanded its operations to Pakistan. Operating via smishing tactics, they have targeted users of mobile carriers, impersonating Pakistan Post to steal personal and financial information. Other threat actors such as PINEAPPLE, UNC5176, FLUXROOT, … Read more
December 21, 2023 at 10:24AM A malicious SMS campaign targeting citizens and visitors to the United Arab Emirates is run by the Smishing Triad Gang, impersonating official authorities to collect personal and credit card details. The campaign uses URL-shortening tools to disguise links and is believed to have access to private channels for obtaining information. … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 05:57AM Chinese-speaking threat actors, known as Smishing Triad, have impersonated the UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship to send malicious SMS messages aimed at gathering sensitive information. They utilize URL-shortening services and fake websites. The group also offers smishing kits for sale and engages in Magecart-style attacks. Another disclosure involves … Read more