Month: September 2023
Booking.com customers targeted in major new phishing campaign
Booking.com hotel accounts used in elaborate phishing schemes aimed at stealing people’s money.
A compromised Booking.com hotel account was used in an elaborate phishing scheme aiming to empty customer bank accounts, a new report from cybersecurity experts Perception Point claims.
As per the report, an unnamed hotel has had its Booking.com account compromised, with the threat actors using this access to get a list of its clients, as well as their personal data: names, booking dates, hotel details, and partial payment methods. Then, they crafted a malicious landing page, seemingly identical to the original Booking.com site, and reached out to people who’ve had bookings coming up.
In the message, they said that the bookings were at risk of cancellation within a day, if the users didn’t “test” their credit card details – by submitting them on the fake landing page.
Booking.com phishing
The fact that the message was coming from the hotel could be enough to get some people to trust it and add their payment data. But if that wasn’t enough, the landing page came pre-filled with some personal information belonging to the victims, further adding credibility.
As dangerous as the attack may seem, it might only be the tip of the iceberg. The researchers are warning that this incident could be part of a larger pattern, as similar things were seen with previous infostealing campaigns targeting the accommodation industry.
Users are advised to be extra careful when receiving emails and social media messages claiming to be from hotels. Messages that cry urgency and demand things be addressed at once are a major red flag.
“Perception Point’s research indicates that this is far from an isolated incident or a small-scale scam. We estimate that hundreds of hotels and resorts worldwide have fallen prey to these breaches. The ripple effect? Thousands of targets, if not more,” the researchers concluded, adding that the attackers banked “hundreds, to thousands of dollars.”
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Will the iPhone 15 Launch in (PRODUCT)RED Next Year?
While the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are available in a variety of colors, there is currently no (PRODUCT)RED option for the devices. However, there is a decent possibility that the color will make a reappearance early next year.
Apple has released at least one new iPhone in (PRODUCT)RED every year since 2017, so it seems probable that the color could be introduced for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in March or April of 2024, in order to boost sales of the devices midway through their product cycle. This is exactly what happened with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 series, which both gained a (PRODUCT)RED option about six to seven months after their initial release.
It’s unclear if the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max would also be made available in (PRODUCT)RED early next year. Earlier this year, 9to5Mac reported that Apple tested a dark red color option for the iPhone 15 Pro models, but leaker @URedditor disputed this claim. Regardless of whether or not the color was tested, there is always a first time for everything, so we shall see what transpires.
iPhone models released in (PRODUCT)RED over the years:2022: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and the third-generation iPhone SE
2021: iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
2020: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, and the second-generation iPhone SE
2019: iPhone 11
2018: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone XR
2017: iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 PlusOther mid-cycle color additions have included yellow for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in March 2023, green for the entire iPhone 13 lineup in March 2022, and purple for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in April 2021.Related Roundup: iPhone 15Tag: (PRODUCT)REDBuyer’s Guide: iPhone 15 (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, “Will the iPhone 15 Launch in (PRODUCT)RED Next Year?” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
While the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are available in a variety of colors, there is currently no (PRODUCT)RED option for the devices. However, there is a decent possibility that the color will make a reappearance early next year.
Apple has released at least one new iPhone in (PRODUCT)RED every year since 2017, so it seems probable that the color could be introduced for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in March or April of 2024, in order to boost sales of the devices midway through their product cycle. This is exactly what happened with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 series, which both gained a (PRODUCT)RED option about six to seven months after their initial release.
It’s unclear if the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max would also be made available in (PRODUCT)RED early next year. Earlier this year, 9to5Mac reported that Apple tested a dark red color option for the iPhone 15 Pro models, but leaker @URedditor disputed this claim. Regardless of whether or not the color was tested, there is always a first time for everything, so we shall see what transpires.
iPhone models released in (PRODUCT)RED over the years:2022: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, and the third-generation iPhone SE
2021: iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
2020: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, and the second-generation iPhone SE
2019: iPhone 11
2018: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone XR
2017: iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 PlusOther mid-cycle color additions have included yellow for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus in March 2023, green for the entire iPhone 13 lineup in March 2022, and purple for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini in April 2021.
This article, “Will the iPhone 15 Launch in (PRODUCT)RED Next Year?” first appeared on MacRumors.com
Discuss this article in our forums
Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90
President Biden:
Often the only woman in the room, Dianne was a role model for so many Americans — a job she took seriously by mentoring countless public servants, many of whom now serve in my Administration. She had an immense impact on younger female leaders for whom she generously opened doors. Dianne was tough, sharp, always prepared, and never pulled a punch, but she was also a kind and loyal friend, and that’s what Jill and I will miss the most.
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President Biden:
Often the only woman in the room, Dianne was a role model for so many Americans — a job she took seriously by mentoring countless public servants, many of whom now serve in my Administration. She had an immense impact on younger female leaders for whom she generously opened doors. Dianne was tough, sharp, always prepared, and never pulled a punch, but she was also a kind and loyal friend, and that’s what Jill and I will miss the most.
Why Stephen Curry’s Second Act Is on the Golf Course
The sport is still prone to its country club proclivities. The N.B.A. superstar wants to change that.
The sport is still prone to its country club proclivities. The N.B.A. superstar wants to change that.
The Cameras Were Rolling for a Football Game. Then Taylor Swift Showed Up.
“There is that balance as to how often we show her and when we show her,” said Fox lead N.F.L. director Rich Russo.
“There is that balance as to how often we show her and when we show her,” said Fox lead N.F.L. director Rich Russo.