Cybercriminals Are Using Bots to Steal Online Pharmacy Accounts

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by hawki, Aug 8, 2022.

  1. hawki

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    "Cybercriminals are increasingly deploying software Bots to commandeer the online pharmacy accounts of everyday people...allowing hackers to illegally buy prescription drugs and depriving patients of needed medications...

    The stolen accounts included some with prescriptions for highly controlled and addictive medicines...

    ...the cybercriminal can extract prescription and other sensitive information like the customer's name, birth date, phone number and method of payment. Those profiles are then put up for sale on online marketplaces, where drug seekers can choose and buy an account based on what kinds of prescriptions they're looking for..."

    https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-...using-bots-to-steal-online-pharmacy-accounts/
     
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