ITA-Airways Warns of New Phishing Campaign Using Fake Social Media Profiles
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ITA-Airways, the national Italian airline, is warning about a new phishing campaign that uses fake social media profiles to steal personal data. Cybercriminals are creating accounts that mimic the airline's official profiles to gain users' trust and obtain their sensitive information. This social engineering technique aims to deceive users into believing they are interacting with official representatives of the company. The impacts include the theft of personal data and potentially financial fraud.