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The digital age has revolutionised the way we shop, but it has also opened the door to new threats. Europol has notified 443 online shops that they have been infected with credit card stealers in December 2023. This highlights the pervasive nature of cybercrime and the need for heightened vigilance. Join us as we explore the implications of this warning, the tactics used by cybercriminals, and steps businesses can make to protect themselves in an increasingly risky online shopping landscape. On Credit Card Stealers Threat actors have hacked online shops with malicious scripts that steal customers’ debit and credit cards. Skimmers (which are small snippets of JavaScript code) have been added to checkout pages or loaded from remote resources to evade detection. This is a major cybersecurity threat as digital skimming steals credit card information or payment card data from online stores’ customers. As the transaction data is intercepted during the online purchase checkout process, customers tend not to notice anything unusual. How Does Digital Skimming Work? Generally, there are 3 stages in a digital skimming attack:
What do these codes do? They intercept and steal payment card numbers, expiration dates, verification numbers, names and shipping addresses. This personal information will then be uploaded to the attackers’ servers. Consequences of Credit Card Stealers The consequences of the stolen data is that threat actors can use them to perform unauthorised transactions (e.g. online purchases) or resell them to other cybercriminals on the dark web. Unfortunately, these attacks can go undetected for weeks or even several months. Furthermore, cybercriminals can even collect large amounts of payment card details if the breached e-commerce platforms are highly popular. Scale of The Operation This 2 month international operation was coordinated by Europol and spearheaded by Greece, involved law enforcement from 17 countries and private entities such as Group-IB and Sansec. Tips for Business To Protect Themselves
What To Do If You Become A Victim?
Conclusion Europol's warning serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of cybercrime in the digital age. By staying informed, exercising caution, and following best practices for online security, consumers can protect themselves from falling victim to credit card stealers and other malicious threats. Together, let us work towards a safer online shopping experience for all. Related Topics 26 Billion Records Compromised in Huge Data Leak - dubbed as “Mother of All Breaches”. 12.8 million authentication and sensitive secrets leaked on GitHub in 2023 Apple's Alarming Report: 2.6 Billion User Records Exposed By Data Breaches in Past 2 Years 71 Million Emails from Naz.API stolen account list added to Have I Been Pwned. Comments are closed.
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