In hard-to-detect attacks, hackers are dropping the CloudZ RAT and a fresh plugin, Pheno, to hijack the Windows-based bridge between PCs and smartphones.
Originally published at darkreading.com
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Attacks Abuse Windows Phone Link to Steal Texts & Bypass 2FA
Cybercriminals are exploiting Windows Phone Link functionality to intercept SMS messages and bypass two-factor authentication through a new attack campaign. The attacks deploy CloudZ RAT malware alongside a novel plugin called Pheno to compromise the connection between Windows PCs and smartphones, enabling unauthorized access to text messages and authentication codes.
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