Cyber Security News learned that the registered domains follow a consistent pattern, with root domain names beginning with the string “com-.” This naming convention is intended to mislead victims during casual inspections of URLs, making the domains appear legitimate. These domains are designed to impersonate toll services and package delivery platforms across multiple U.S. states and one Canadian province, aiming to deceive victims into revealing sensitive personal and financial information. The smishing messages originate from email addresses or phone numbers and entice users to click malicious links or reply with sensitive information.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:05:20 +0000