Hackers trick Blackstone and Apollo employees with fake IT sites
Technology
Hackers have recently targeted top US financial firms like Blackstone and Apollo Global Management by tricking employees into giving up their login details.
They set up fake websites and posed as IT help-desk staff, calling people on their personal phones and asking them to update passkeys or MFA settings.
Google warns attackers target financial firms
Once employees entered their information, the hackers grabbed one-time codes during the calls and took over accounts instantly.
Google says these attackers are now targeting private equity, law firms, and ratings agencies for financial gain.
The whole thing is a reminder that even big companies can fall for simple tricks, so staying alert really matters.