Report: Facebook Credit Card Scam Exposed Via Huge Data Leak

[correlate]

Level 18
Thread author
Top Poster
Well-known
May 4, 2019
801
Led by Noam Rotem and Ran Locar, vpnMentor’s research team recently uncovered a potentially massive phishing and credit card fraud operation targeting Facebook users.

We discovered the scam via an unsecured database used by the fraudsters to store private data belonging to 100,000s of their victims.
The people running the scam were tricking Facebook users into providing login credentials for their private accounts via a tool pretending to reveal who was visiting their profiles.
The fraudsters used the stolen login credentials to share spam comments on Facebook posts via the victims hacked account, directing people to their network of scam websites. These websites all eventually led to a fake Bitcoin trading platform used to scam people out of ‘deposits’ of at least €250.
It was a vast operation, spanning the entire globe.
However, the fraudsters left the database used to harvest and store their victims’ details completely open for anyone to view and access. With this information, we were able to expose their operation.
 

About us

  • MalwareTips is a community-driven platform providing the latest information and resources on malware and cyber threats. Our team of experienced professionals and passionate volunteers work to keep the internet safe and secure. We provide accurate, up-to-date information and strive to build a strong and supportive community dedicated to cybersecurity.

User Menu

Follow us

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to know first about the latest cybersecurity incidents and malware threats.

Top