Bitdefender researchers have uncovered a surge in subscription scams, both in scale and sophistication, spurred by a massive campaign involving hundreds of fraudulent websites. What sets this campaign apart is the significant investment cybercriminals have undertaken to make these fake sites look convincingly legitimate.
Gone are the days when a suspicious email, SMS, or basic phishing link could easily fool users. As people grow more cautious and cyber-aware, scammers are stepping up their game. They have already begun crafting more complex and convincing schemes to bypass scepticism and lure victims into handing over sensitive information, especially credit card data.
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