After researchers unmasked a prolific SMS scammer, a new operation has emerged in its wake | TechCrunch
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News Summary
- Security researchers have revealed the identity of the maker of the scamming software Magic Cat, who researchers say goes by the handle Darcula.
- During a period of seven months in 2024, the scam netted at least 884,000 stolen credit card details, allowing scammers to cash in on their victims’ accounts.
- But in its wake, a new operation has emerged and is already vastly outpacing its predecessor.
- Researchers are now sounding the alarm on the new fraud operation, Magic Mouse, which rose from the ashes of Magic Cat.
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