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fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

IoT routers driving SMS phishing

Researchers at Sekoia.io have found that cybercriminals are exploiting Milesight cellular routers on a large scale to spread phishing messages via SMS. This is known as smishing. These devices are typically used in industrial environments, for example, to connect traffic lights, energy meters, and other IoT systems via 3G, 4G, or 5G. The routers are equipped with SIM cards and can be controlled via SMS, Python scripts, and web interfaces.
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fromThe Hacker News
5 months ago

Chinese Smishing Kit Powers Widespread Toll Fraud Campaign Targeting U.S. Users in 8 States

A significant SMS phishing campaign is targeting U.S. toll road users for financial theft using impersonation tactics.
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