A New Phishing Attack in Europe: “Spiderman” Can Steal Your Banking Data – InfoCons Consumer Protection in Cybersecurity
Cybercriminals are currently using a sophisticated phishing tool to clone the websites of banks and other financial institutions across Europe.
What Is “Spiderman”?
Spiderman is a modular phishing kit designed to create nearly identical copies of login pages used by European banks and fintech platforms. These clones are difficult to distinguish from legitimate websites, increasing the risk of credential theft.
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How the “Spiderman” Cyberattack Works – InfoCons – Consumer Protection in Cybersecurity
The attack typically follows these steps:
- The victim receives a fraudulent link
- The link redirects the victim to a cloned login page
- The victim enters their login credentials
- The attackers collect sensitive data in real time, including:
- Account passwords
- Two-factor authentication codes (OTP / PhotoTAN)
- Bank card details
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Cybersecurity Protection Recommendations – InfoCons – Consumer Protection
To reduce the risk of falling victim to such attacks, consumers are advised to:
- Always verify the official website domain before entering any personal or financial information
- Immediately report any OTP or PhotoTAN code received without initiating a transaction
- Enable additional authentication methods and transaction alerts on banking accounts
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