Thread: Massive hacking of iTunes accounts happening right now!
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Old 07-07-2010, 09:39 AM   #60
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
More information is emerging about the recent iTunes App Store issues. This article by The Register suggests that around 400 accounts were compromised, and that logon credentials were obtained by a phishing attack; the security of the iTunes Store itself was not hacked.
Probably the most directed example of a phishing attack that I've read about:
Guy sends out fake iTunes related emails
Guy gets people to click
Guy steals account info
Guy uses everyones account info to...buy his app
App goes to top 10 list in that category
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Profit?
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