Stripe Skimming Scandal: How Cyber Crooks Are Charging Up Your Checkout!
Cybercriminals have concocted a new skimming attack using the Stripe API to steal payment info, giving online merchants a new headache. Instead of rogue payment forms, the attackers inject malicious scripts into e-commerce checkouts. With 49 merchants already affected, this sneaky tactic shows that not all stripes are safe!
Hot Take:
In the latest episode of “Cybercriminals Gone Wild,” hackers have decided that if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em… by hijacking the Stripe API to pilfer your cash faster than you can say “credit card declined!” Looks like even your online shopping cart is getting in on the trick-or-treating spirit this year!
Key Points:
- A new skimming attack uses the Stripe API to swipe payment details during e-commerce checkouts.
- The attack involves JavaScript injection to intercept data before it reaches Stripe’s secure processing.
- 49 merchants have been identified as affected, but the actual number is likely higher.
- Red flags for detection include unexpected JavaScript changes and unknown network requests.
- Mitigation strategies include real-time webpage monitoring and secure iFrame solutions.
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