Have you ever had to type in some letters or numbers to prove you’re a real person and not a robot on the internet? That’s called a CAPTCHA, and it’s meant to keep websites safe from automated attacks. But cybercriminals are now turning these security checks against us in a sneaky way.
The team at the Center for Internet Security (CIS) have recently discovered that bad actors are using a particularly harmful bit of software, known as Lumma Stealer, to trick people. This nasty program is targeting state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) organizations across the United States by making them think they’re just doing a CAPTCHA, but in reality, they’re being taken to harmful webpages.
What’s so bad about that? Well, once on these pages, the victims’ personal information can be stolen. This can include passwords, credit card numbers, and other sensitive data that we definitely don’t want falling into the wrong hands. The cybercriminals can then use this information for all kinds of illegal activities.
It’s important to be careful where you click and what information you give out on the internet. Recognizing that something looks a bit off can be the difference between staying safe and having your personal information stolen.
If you’re wondering how you can keep yourself or your organization safe from these types of threats, there are experts out there who can help. Diversified Outlook Group specializes in keeping your digital life secure. They can guide you through the best ways to protect yourself against these sneaky cyber tricks.
For more information on the Lumma Stealer and how it’s impacting US SLTTs, head over to the CIS website and check out their detailed report at this link: www.cisecurity.org/insights/blog/active-lumma-stealer-campaign-impacting-us-sltts.
And if you’re feeling unsure about how to protect yourself or your organization, reach out to Diversified Outlook Group. They can offer you the advice and services to stay one step ahead of cyber threats. Just shoot an email to support@diversifiedoutlookgroup.com, and they’ll be ready to help!
