Smishing Operation Impersonating USPS

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Security researcher uncovers massive 'smishing' operation impersonating USPS, hacks into fraudsters' systems, collects evidence, and assists in ongoing investigation by USPIS.

Key Points

  • Grant Smith, a red team engineer, led the investigation
  • Scammers operated through 1,133 fraudulent domains
  • The 'Smishing Triad' sells a smishing kit for $200 monthly subscription on Telegram
  • USPIS is actively working on the case based on Smith's findings

Pros

  • Security researcher exposed the scam and collected evidence
  • Assisted in ongoing investigation by USPIS

Cons

  • Over 1.2 million pieces of personal information collected by scammers
  • Many victims fell for the scam and entered credit card details