EA server hacked and used for phishing

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Recently a Electronic Arts server was used in attempts to trick users via phishing. The compromised server was used in phishing attempts relating to Apple ID and other information viable in identity theft. The server in question was hosting two websites from EA, they were purportedly running outdated software with widely known security issues.

The phishing site attempts to trick a victim into submitting his Apple ID and password. It then presents a second form which asks the victim to verify his full name, card number, expiration date, verification code, date of birth, phone number, mother's maiden name, plus other details that would be useful to a fraudster. After submitting these details, the victim is redirected to the legitimate Apple ID website.Netcraft


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MushroomElm
Thespian
-CP You have to be a complete moron to fall for these failed phishing attempts. Any idiot can clearly see the sketchy url......


Well sometimes it slips past you and you cant see it. Good thing I heard about this


Not to mention it was running on legitimate looking sites. And that it did take you where you were wanting to go after filling it out. I mean, how many people fill out a form to go to apple's site then get there and think it was a scam? These kind of things just prove that you shouldn't trust anyone on the web.


It doesn't just "slip past you". If you're stupid enough to put your personal information into a webpage with a URL that clearly doesn't represent Apple, nor Origin from an email that doesn't mention any of your personal information, you deserve to have your credentials taken. Natural selection, baby.

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MushroomElm
Thespian
-CP You have to be a complete moron to fall for these failed phishing attempts. Any idiot can clearly see the sketchy url......


Well sometimes it slips past you and you cant see it. Good thing I heard about this


Not to mention it was running on legitimate looking sites. And that it did take you where you were wanting to go after filling it out. I mean, how many people fill out a form to go to apple's site then get there and think it was a scam? These kind of things just prove that you shouldn't trust anyone on the web.


Sometimes the sites aren't real. Sometimes they're a copy of the real site, leading for more info to be taken. If there isn't anymore than they already took, of course.
People should always check the URL's on any website which includes your location or credit card details on.

MushroomElmPosted:

Thespian
-CP You have to be a complete moron to fall for these failed phishing attempts. Any idiot can clearly see the sketchy url......


Well sometimes it slips past you and you cant see it. Good thing I heard about this


Not to mention it was running on legitimate looking sites. And that it did take you where you were wanting to go after filling it out. I mean, how many people fill out a form to go to apple's site then get there and think it was a scam? These kind of things just prove that you shouldn't trust anyone on the web.

RailDexPosted:

Just wait for EA to give the option for "phishing link remover add-on dlc"

GaryPosted:

Good thing i only use EAs Origin to play Battlefield and TitanFall

itomniPosted:

Horizex
Kanashimi In fairness, a potato could hack EA.


Same thing for sony wouldn't buy a PS4 if my life counted on it I like having my info safe and secure.


LoL when the PS3 was out it go hacked 4 Times annd 1 time thousands of people lost there credit cards. plus hundred of dollars.

MawderzPosted:

-CP You have to be a complete moron to fall for these failed phishing attempts. Any idiot can clearly see the sketchy url......


I know, I've never falling for these phishing sites.

HorizexPosted:

Kanashimi In fairness, a potato could hack EA.


Same thing for sony wouldn't buy a PS4 if my life counted on it I like having my info safe and secure.

OasisPosted:

Kanashimi In fairness, a potato could hack EA.


Be fair.

A potato, a battery and a LCD display.

KanashiiPosted:

In fairness, a potato could hack EA.


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