Cybercriminals have built more than 360 fake government and news websites to scam people in Uzbekistan, Belarus, and Tajikistan with promises of cash payments or passive income. The campaign tricks victims into sharing contact details, installing malicious apps, and providing passport scans, enabling fraud, device compromise, and identity theft. #F6 #Uzbekistan #Belarus #Tajikistan
Keypoints
- Researchers found over 360 fraudulent domains tied to the campaign.
- The fake sites target users in Uzbekistan, Belarus, and Tajikistan.
- Scammers promise government-backed payments and passive income offers.
- Victims are lured into sharing contact details and installing malicious apps.
- Stolen passport scans and personal data can be used for further fraud.
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