Apple and Google face a menace from voice phishing gangs who exploit legitimate services to deceive users. In a shocking twist, scammers targeted a musician and made him think Apple was contacting him by utilizing Apple’s phone support line. The scammers managed to sway the victim into giving away his Apple ID and password using fake prompts, potentially leading to a financial loss. The scammers are part of a larger cybercrime community that uses innovative techniques like autodoxers to automate data collection and verify targets. Mark Cuban was another high-profile victim, highlighting the audacity and sophistication of these cybercriminals.
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