#phishing

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Hotel booking scams use real reservation details in targeted phishing

Security researchers say criminals may have accessed customer booking data from more than 350 hotels, then used it to craft highly convincing phishing messages.

Key Takeaways

Researchers linked the scam to more than 350 accommodations in 50 countries.
Messages used real booking details such as dates and hotel names.

DT Editorial Team·May 28, 2026·via wired.com

ADT breach report points to phishing-driven access affecting millions of customer records

A report says data tied to 5.5 million unique email addresses from ADT customers was exposed in a breach linked to ShinyHunters, with access reportedly gained through compromised single sign-on credentials.

Key Takeaways

The report says 5.5 million unique email addresses tied to ADT customers were involved.
ADT said payment information was not compromised, but other personal data was exposed.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via mashable.com

Investigation Says Fake Apple Pages Were Used to Target iCloud Backups

A new investigation says attackers used fake Apple pages in a hack-for-hire operation aimed at breaking into iPhones and Android devices, with iCloud backups among the targets.

Key Takeaways

An investigation says attackers used fake Apple pages in a hack-for-hire operation.
The campaign targeted iCloud backups and both iPhone and Android users.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via 9to5mac.com

FBI Says It Dismantled W3LL Phishing Operation Used Against More Than 17,000 Victims

The FBI says it has dismantled the W3LL phishing operation, seized key domains, and helped detain the alleged developer in Indonesia, targeting a service that enabled large-scale credential theft and fraud.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via techcrunch.com