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Fake Apple Support AI Calls Target Stolen-Device Owners for Passcodes and 2FA Codes

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Summary

A sophisticated phishing-as-a-service platform, dubbed AnonyMousKIT, is being used to target stolen Apple devices and trick owners into providing their passcodes and 2FA codes, enabling Activation Lock removal. Operated by a commercial voice platform, the operation leverages AI-powered voice agents impersonating Apple Support and utilizes a complex network of storefronts and email relays to reach victims globally, with a significant number of targets in South Africa and Brazil. The platform utilizes a checkm8 bootrom exploit to target newer Apple devices, and relies on social engineering to bypass Apple’s security measures. SOCRadar continues to monitor the platform and its associated infrastructure.

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