Mmastodon TechnologyCybersecurity first seen 2 d ago, last 2 d ago, peak #2
Skimming gang hijacked Convertr analytics script to steal card details
Original: A skimming gang reportedly hijacked Convertr's analytics script and went after shoppers' card details at checkout. Analy
A card-skimming gang reportedly compromised the analytics script of marketing firm Convertr, injecting malicious code that harvested shoppers' payment card details at online checkouts. The attack is a form of e-commerce skimming, where trusted third-party scripts are turned into data-stealing tools. Security commentators are highlighting the irony that analytics software itself became the vehicle for the theft, and warning retailers about supply-chain risks.
Why now: Concerns over supply-chain attacks and e-commerce checkout security are rising, making a breach via a trusted analytics script notable.
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