Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

. “That can include control over data, like an account freeze or preservation request.” A few days or weeks later, the same impersonator returns with a request to seize funds in the account, or to divert the funds to a custodial wallet supposedly controlled by government investigators. dot-gov emails get hacked.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

REACT Lieutenant John Rose said in addition to or in lieu of stealing cryptocurrency, some SIM swappers will relieve victims of highly prized social media account names (also known as “ OG accounts “) — usually short usernames that can convey an aura of prestige or the illusion of an early adopter on a given social network.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Sushil Chetal’s LinkedIn profile says he is a vice president at the investment bank Morgan Stanley. It remains unclear which Chetal family member acquired the 2023 Lamborghini Urus, which has a starting price of around $233,000. Not when tricking people over the phone remains such an effective approach.

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