These phishing attacks are now targeting Mac browsers - how to protect yourself

Xuanyu Han/Getty Images A phishing attack that previously hit Windows users has now switched its target to the Mac. In a report published Wednesday, security provider LayerX Labs explains how and why the attackers are now eager to scam Mac users. Also: What is vishing? Voice phishing is surging - expert tips on how to spot it and stop it In the initial campaign launched against Windows users, the scammers set up websites to display fake security warnings claiming that the person's computer had been compromised and locked. After prompting the potential victim to enter their Windows username and password, the scammers would run code to freeze the page, tricking people into thinking their computers had locked up. LayerX The scam has proven effective for several reasons, according to LayerX. Hosted on a Microsoft platform: The phishing pages were hosted on Microsoft's Windows.net platform, an open environment designed for Azure applications. This made the security warnings look and s ... Read full article.