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Apple introduced a scam-prevention feature called Impersonation Risk Detection with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. The feature allows supported apps to request a risk assessment when a user takes an action that could be connected to an active social engineering scam. “Impersonation Risk Detection helps protect against active social engineering scams. In these scams, an…
Spotted a scam?
- Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk – the NCSC uses the reports to take scam sites down.
- Forward scam texts to 7726, free on most UK networks.
- Never share a one-time code, and check any request for money by calling a number you already trust.
Defender’s notebook
The attacker technique behind this story, in MITRE’s terms – and what to check in your own estate.
Impersonation
StealthWhat a defender checks
- Confirm any change of payment details on a number you already hold – never the one in the message.
- Make the help desk verify identity before resetting passwords or MFA.
- Brief finance and help-desk staff on the current pretexts.
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