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Hackers launch Apple ID phishing campaign playing on iCloud security worries

Hackers launch Apple ID phishing campaign playing on iCloud security worries

September 8, 2014

The hackers behind the Kelihos botnet are trying to capitalize on users’ increased awareness about the security of Apple online accounts through a new phishing campaign. According to security researchers from Symantec, the Kelihos botnet has started sending spam emails that purport to be security alerts from Apple informing recipients that a purchase was made using their Apple ID from the iTunes Store.