Reckless and Ruthless Rabbits: The Scam Artists Hopping Through Facebook Ads
Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit are taking a hop, skip, and a jump into the world of investment scams with spoofed celebrity endorsements. These cyber bunnies lure victims through Facebook ads, fake news articles, and cunning traffic distribution systems. Who knew rabbits could be so deviously tech-savvy?
Hot Take:
**Ah, the classic “Rabbits of Deceit” saga continues! When you thought you were just investing in a celebrity-endorsed venture, you were actually hopping down a rabbit hole of scams. With Reckless and Ruthless Rabbits on the prowl, it’s clear that no carrot is safe from these conniving critters. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably involves a rabbit in a trench coat.**
Key Points:
– Two threat actors, Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit, are behind investment scams using spoofed celebrity endorsements.
– These scams involve fake cryptocurrency exchanges and are advertised on social media platforms.
– Traffic distribution systems (TDSes) are utilized to hide malicious content and filter out unwanted traffic.
– The scams involve elaborate validation checks and the use of call centers to guide victims.
– The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned a militia in Myanmar linked to similar scam operations.