Top Tech News Today: Cybercriminals Peddling X Gold Accounts On Dark Web For Phishing, iPhone 16 Pro May Get Upgraded Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, More

A new report says that cybercriminals are capitalising on the allure of "Gold" verification badges on X by selling compromised accounts for phishing and scams on dark web marketplaces and forums.

CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, highlights the significant threat these accounts pose to both organisations and individuals.

Source : ABP Live

Cybercriminals Peddling X Gold Accounts On Dark Web For Phishing

A new report says that cybercriminals are capitalising on the allure of "Gold" verification badges on X by selling compromised accounts for phishing and scams on dark web marketplaces and forums. CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, highlights the significant threat these accounts pose to both organisations and individuals, as they can be exploited for spreading disinformation, executing phishing attacks, and pilfering sensitive information. The Elon Musk-owned microblogging platform introduced X Gold as a paid feature, offering accounts a gold badge in addition to the blue and grey ticks, symbolising legitimacy and brand recognition. Regrettably, the simplicity of acquiring Twitter Gold has enticed malicious actors who are buying and compromising accounts to advance their illicit activities, as highlighted in the report.

iPhone 16 Pro May Get Upgraded Ultra-Wide Angle Camera

Famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities has suggested that Apple is mulling to enhance the camera setup on the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. The upcoming iPhone Pro model is expected to feature an upgraded ultra-wide angle camera while the smaller iPhone 16 Pro is said to sport the tetraprism telephoto camera setup, which we have seen in last year's iPhone 15 Pro Max. Additionally, there are speculations about Apple improving the selfie camera for the iPhone 17 series.

Realme 12 Pro, Realme 12 Pro+ Key Specs Leaked

The launch of the Realme 12 Pro and Realme 12 Pro+ is said to be around the corner and both the phones will be succeeding the Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ introduced in China in May last year. Although not officially confirmed, details of these purported handsets are emerging online. Recent leaks include design renders of the Realme 12 Pro models, and now, key specifications of the smartphones have also surfaced. 

Apple Reaches Settlement In Lawsuit Over Scammers Exploiting Gift Cards

Apple has reached a settlement in a legal dispute where the company was accused of allowing scammers to exploit its gift cards knowingly while retaining stolen funds. The agreement was disclosed in a filing on Wednesday in a federal court in San Jose, California, indicating that both Apple and the plaintiffs have agreed on significant settlement terms following discussions with a mediator. The parties are now in the process of drafting a formal settlement, which is expected to be presented for preliminary approval to US District Judge Edward Davila.