Hackers are using fake ’emergency’ requests to obtain customer data

In a disturbing new trend, cybercriminals have been found to be sending fake “emergency data requests” to obtain customer data from internet service providers, phone companies and social media firms. Detailed today by security researcher Brian Krebs, the method involves cybercriminals compromising email accounts and websites tied to police departments and government agencies. With that access, […]

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