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Sead Fadilpašić

Experts flag Bank of America phishing scam that hands your device over to hackers

Phishing.
  • Huntress flags phishing emails spoofing Bank of America, pushing victims into different infection chains on Windows vs. macOS
  • Windows users were tricked into installing ScreenConnect RMM via fake “Account Guard,” while macOS users faced credential‑harvesting forms for identity theft
  • Emails mimicked Bank of America branding but came from unrelated domains; users advised to verify sender addresses to spot scams

Bank of America customers have been warned to take extra caution after experts warned of hackers spoofing the bank into trick you into downloading unwanted software and granting them access to your computer.

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