from Frank C
New iPhone phishing scam involves email sent from Apple servers
Because it looks like it was sent from Apple, some people might fall
A new report from BleepingComputer details a phishing scam targeting Apple users. The suspicious emails are actually sent from Apple servers, making them seem convincing and increasing the chances of someone
falling for them.
The email poses as an alert that the user’s account has made an iPhone purchase. A phone number is provided for the recipient to call to cancel the order, but the number does not dial an Apple support call center. Instead, it leads to the threat agent who poses as a support person. The recipient is told that their account has been compromised and that they need to provide financial information to handle the matter. They may also be instructed to install remote access software so the attacker can gain access to the user’s computer.