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Telekopye transitions to targeting tourists via hotel booking scam

· Published 17/11/2024 00:25 · Modified 18/11/2024 17:03

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Published
17/11/2024 00:25
Modified
18/11/2024 17:03
Tags
2024-11-17 accommodation booking cybercrime marketplace phishing scam telegram telekopye tourism
Related entities
1 intrusion sets (apt), 9 techniques (mitre), 1 malware, 6 others

Description

ESET researchers have discovered that , a -based toolkit used by cybercriminals to people on online marketplaces, has expanded its operations to target users of popular platforms like .com and Airbnb. The scammers, referred to as Neanderthals, now utilize compromised accounts of legitimate hotels to contact potential victims with fake payment issues. This new scenario provides personalized, legitimate-looking information, making it harder to detect. The scammers have also implemented advanced features such as automated page generation, interactive chatbots with translation capabilities, and anti-DDoS measures. Recent law enforcement operations have shed light on the groups' recruitment practices, revealing a dark side to their operations.

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