Investigation suggests a 'massive wave' of YouTube account takeovers as cybercriminals hit with a coordinated attack that bypassed 2FA protection. Here's what you need to know.
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The investigation by Cimpanu points clearly towards a coordinated phishing campaign. Having spoken to a member of an internet forum whereare known to chat, Cimpanu was able to determine that this was likely a highly targeted, or"spear phishing," campaign rather than a spray and pray operation. The forum member told ZDNet that someone had got hold of a"real nice database," and were"getting a bang for their buck," as a result.
These phishing emails are usually constructed well and"can look genuine at first glance, even to the trained eye," says, cybersecurity specialist at ESET."Telltale signs such as the link shown in the body of the email or even questioning why you have been sent it in the first place should be enough to pause your actions," Moore says.
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