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SMS Phishers Pivot to Points, Taxes and Fake Retailers

🚨 China-based phishing-as-a-service groups have deployed thousands of mobile-targeted scam domains using SMS (iMessage/RCS) lures that promise rewards points, tax refunds or bargains to harvest payment data. Sites collect name, address and card details, then request a one-time code — which fraudsters use to enroll stolen cards in Apple or Google mobile wallets. These fake e-commerce shops are advertised on major platforms and can remain active for months, making them harder to detect; reporting suspicious messages and domains to blocklists such as SURBL and threat scanners helps accelerate takedowns.

FCC Reversal Removes Telecom Cybersecurity Mandates

⚠ The FCC has reversed its January 2025 Declaratory Ruling that required US telecom providers to adopt and annually certify stricter cybersecurity controls under CALEA. The agency said the earlier order was misconstrued and unlawful, citing recent engagements with carriers and targeted actions instead of prescriptive mandates. Critics, including FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez and security experts, warn the rollback could leave critical infrastructure more exposed after the Salt Typhoon attacks.

Feds Tie Scattered Spider Duo to $115M in Ransoms

🔒 U.S. prosecutors have charged 19‑year‑old Thalha Jubair as a core member of Scattered Spider, alleging the group extorted at least $115 million from victims. Jubair and an alleged co‑conspirator, 18‑year‑old Owen Flowers, appeared in London court facing accusations tied to high‑profile attacks on retailers, public transit and U.S. healthcare providers. Authorities say the complaint links Jubair to a network of SIM‑swapping, SMS phishing and ransomware operations and to cryptocurrency servers used to launder proceeds.