iTunes Users Victimized by Phishing Scams
Users of Apple’s iTunes store have been victimized yet again, but not because of Apple.
A series of ongoing phishing scams have tricked users of Apple’s online service into revealing login information. In turn, this has allowed hackers to bypass the Internet security of those users with ease.
Once logged into the account, hackers have rung up hundreds or even thousands of dollars in charges.
Most of the attacks have happened with accounts linked to PayPal. In many cases, hackers have used the stolen funds to purchase iTunes gift codes – online gift cards – which they can then resell on the Internet for a profit.
Unlike many Internet security attacks which originate with a security breach on the part of the vendor, this attack seems to be largely caused by trusting users being victimized by phishing emails.
These sorts of fraudulent emails are sent to users, often requesting that they verify login information. Because the emails appear to be legitimate, many users click on the links within them or enter their private account information.
Once hackers posses that info, they simply log in. The account, and everything linked to it, is easy pickings.
To protect yourself and your iTunes and PayPal accounts, follow these simple Internet security tips:
- Never provide your login information via email
- iTunes and other legitimate businesses will not request such information through email
- If you suspect an email is a phishing attack, report it to the merchant, your ISP, and/or your email provider
- Verify the legitimacy of an email by contacting the supposed sender at the email address or website you know is real
For more information on protecting yourself, read Rescuecom’s 5 Tips to Detect Phishing.
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