New Phishing Scam Targets iTunes Users

A new phishing scheme is targeting iTunes users. The emails look like they are from Apple and tell the recipent there is a problem with their account and to log into the iTunes site via the link provided. The link leads to a malicious site set up to look like the iTunes store and ask for the recipient’s credit card number, social security number, and mother’s maiden name.

Security experts speculate that Apple has become a target for phishers as a result of it’s increasing share of the computer market via it’s iPhone, iTunes service, and multi-platform QuickTime and Safari software. This increased share gives phishers a large group to hit via Apple oriented attacks.

          “The bad guys have moved on from trying to take advantage of eBay or Citibank,” said Andrew Lochart, VP of product marketing at security vendot Proofpoint. “I guess this means that Apple is now a top-tier Internet retailer. The bad guys are trying to use Apple’s brand to commit identity theft.”

Fortunately, the scammers behind this new attack are not the brightest. They didn’t bother to even try and mask the domain their malicious site is parked on and anyone paying even the slightest attention is sure to catch on before being victimized. As of now, Apple has had no comment on the matter.