Cyberattack Known As E-skimming

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A cyberattack known as e-skimming is getting more common with the rise of online shopping

E-skimming, where a type of malware infects checkout pages online to steal payment and personal information of shoppers, is getting more common.
Just this week, the first arrests were announced for the crime.
Companies large and small have been hit by e-skimming attacks in the past two years, including Macy’s, Puma and Ticketmaster.

During the busy holiday shopping season late last year, firearms maker American Outdoor Brands noticed a problem with one of its websites, which sells mostly hats, shirts and accessories.

The site, it turned out, was subject to an e-skimming attack over Thanksgiving, where a type of malware infected its checkout pages to steal payment and personal information of shoppers. The company, formerly known as Smith & Wesson, says the incident affected about 780 people.

“Our first action upon learning of the attack was to disable the checkout function on the site to reduce the amount of individuals impacted,” Elizabeth Sharp, vice president of investor relations, said in a statement to CNBC. “During the investigation we found the malware and identified when the malicious code was placed on the site.”

Skimmers, or hidden devices designed to steal credit card information, have long been a threat for consumers at the gas pump or ATM. Now, skimming has gone high-tech and hackers can steal your information in a more insidious and lucrative manner. The attacks come from Magecart groups, a reference to the loosely affiliated syndicate that created the malware.

Just this week, the first arrests were announced for e-skimming. Interpol, which helps coordinate police agencies in 194 countries, said Monday it arrested three people from Indonesia who allegedly compromised hundreds of online shopping websites. It said the suspects stole payment card details and personal data such as names, addresses and phone numbers..!

 
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