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| Source |  AlienVault Lab Blog |
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| Identifiant | 8459765 |
| Date de publication | 2024-03-06 11:00:00 (vue: 2024-03-06 11:07:15) |
| Titre | Les escroqueries «Phantom Hacker» ciblant les seniors sont en augmentation “Phantom hacker” scams targeting seniors are on the rise |
| Texte | The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. “Phantom hacker” scams — tech support-style scams that trick people into transferring money by falsely claiming their computer or online security is compromised — are on the rise, and “significantly impacting senior citizens, who often lose their entire bank, savings, retirement or investment accounts to such crime”, CNBC reports. Notably, as of August 2023, damages stemming from tech support scams surged by 40%, compared to the corresponding period in 2022, a recent FBI public advisory reveals (specifics on the total financial impact, however, weren’t disclosed). 50% of people targeted were over 60 years old, accounting for 66% of the total financial damages. Financial predation: exploiting seniors\' savings Ample financial resources, technological unfamiliarity, and a generally trusting nature collectively makes the elderly a prime target for phantom hacker scams. “Older adults have generally amassed a larger nest egg than younger age groups, and therefore pose a more lucrative target for criminals. Older adults are also particularly mindful of potential risks to their life savings,” Gregory Nelsen, FBI Cleveland special agent in charge, said in a statement. “These scammers are cold and calculated,” he added. “The criminals are using the victims’ own attentiveness against them”. Additionally, older adults may be less familiar with the intricacies of technology and cybersecurity, making them more susceptible to manipulation and deception. And, due to the generally polite and trusting nature of seniors, scammers can have an easier time establishing rapport and gaining the trust needed to pull off their scams. |
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