Scammers hit hardest when users are distracted and stressed during peak commute hours
Scammers are timing their suspicious texts to coincide with busy days when individuals are most likely to be distracted and less vigilant. New research from Malwarebytes suggests this tactic is being used to catch victims off guard.
Scammers are timing their text messages to coincide with periods of high stress and busyness in people's lives, according to new research from cybersecurity company Malwarebytes. This tactic is designed to make victims more vulnerable to falling for scams. The company has found that scammers tend to send suspicious texts when their targets are likely to be distracted or stressed, such as during rush hour or when dealing with work-related emails. By sending messages at these times, scammers aim to increase the chances of their victims ignoring security warnings or clicking on malicious links.
