Hottie Hackers vs Syrian Opposition
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 7:23 am
Hackers pose as ‘attractive’ women in Syrian sting
by Arjun Kharpal | CNBC | http://www.cnbc.com/id/102388211
by Arjun Kharpal | CNBC | http://www.cnbc.com/id/102388211
Hackers stole Syrian opposition fighters' strategic battle plans by using "attractive" female Skype avatars to target victims, according to a new report.
The attacks, which happened between November 2013 and January 2014, resulted in a slew of strategic information being stolen, according to cybersecurity company FireEye. These included detailed military plans which outlined attack strategies, the political structure of the opposition and even identification cards of refugees who had escaped to Turkey.
The attacks began with a Skype user with a female persona striking up a conversation with a male opposition fighter. The hacker would ask the victim what device they were using so they would be able to send the appropriate malware.
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