FBI: Cybercriminals stole $262M by impersonating bank support teams
BleepingComputer
Actively Exploited
Summary
The FBI has reported a significant increase in account takeover fraud schemes, revealing that cybercriminals impersonating bank support teams have stolen over $262 million since the beginning of the year. This surge highlights the growing threat of ATO attacks, emphasizing the need for individuals and financial institutions to enhance their security measures to prevent such impersonation scams.
Impact
Financial institutions, banking support teams
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Ongoing since the start of the year
Remediation
Enhance security measures, educate customers on recognizing phishing attempts and impersonation scams