SNS Sender Script Used for Bulk Smishing Attacks
A new threat has emerged in the form of a Python script called SNS Sender, which malicious actors are utilizing to send bulk smishing messages through Amazon Web Services (AWS) Simple Notification ...
Vishing, Smishing Thrive in Gap in Enterprise, CSP Security Views
There is a significant gap between enterprises’ high expectations that their communications service provider will provide the security needed to protect them against voice and messaging scams and the level of security ...
AWS SNS Bulk Smishing: Protect Systems From Exploitation
In recent cybersecurity developments, a malevolent Python script named SNS Sender has surfaced as a tool for threat actors to conduct bulk smishing attacks by exploiting the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Simple ...
With SNS Sender, USPS Smishing Scams Move to the Cloud
Given how many organizations continue to move their workloads to the cloud, it’s not surprising that bad actors are doing the same. The latest example comes from attackers who are using Amazon ...
The Complete Guide to Smishing (SMS Phishing)
It’s unfortunately become an all-to-common scenario: you’re waiting for a package to be delivered—but then you receive an SMS text message that seems to be from the carrier, demanding payment before delivery ...
Demystifying Smishing vs Phishing Attacks for a Safer Online Experience
Staying safe online is more important than ever. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated in their methods, making it key for internet users to be well-informed about threats. One common type of attack ...
Text Message Spam & Smishing: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Cyber Threats
In our rapidly evolving digital era, cyber threats are as constant as change itself. It’s a dynamic landscape that requires us to stay aware and vigilant, and adapt our defenses to counter ...
Smishing vs. Phishing: What’s the Difference?
If you own a mobile device, chances are good that you’ve received text messages from numbers that aren’t in your contacts, simply saying “Hello.” While it’s easy to assume these are just ...
6 Steps to Prevent Smishing Attacks
Imagine this scenario: You receive a seemingly innocent text message on your phone telling you to click on a link to claim a special offer. Without suspecting foul play, you comply, only ...
Permiso Discovers Smishing Attack to Steal AWS Credentials
Permiso, a provider of a platform for correlating IT events to identities, today disclosed the discovery of an attack through which cybercriminals are employing text messages to steal credentials that enable them ...
