Cybercriminals Register Over 10,000 Domains for Smishing Scams Targeting U.S. Residents

In a concerning development, cybercriminals have registered more than 10,000 domains to facilitate smishing scams across the United States and parts of Canada. Smishing, a blend of "SMS" and "phishing," involves fraudulent text messages designed to deceive recipients into revealing personal and financial information.

According to a recent report by cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42, these scams impersonate toll collection agencies and package delivery services in at least ten U.S. states, including California, New York, Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Illinois, and Kansas. . .