SC Media cites Flashpoint research on Magecart operations.
“Magecart describes an umbrella of about seven separate groups that use JavaScript sniffer malware to launch attacks on e-commerce sites.”
SC Media reported that Flashpoint research showed Magecart is an umbrella of multiple groups behind large-scale JavaScript-based payment card theft.
Who was arrested in the Magecart-related operation covered by SC Media?
Three individuals accused of conducting Magecart-style attacks were arrested in Indonesia. The arrests followed an international law enforcement effort coordinated by Interpol with support from multiple security firms and national cyber units.
What did Flashpoint research reveal about Magecart activity?
Flashpoint research found that Magecart is not a single criminal gang but an umbrella term covering roughly seven distinct groups. These groups use JavaScript skimmers to steal payment card data from compromised e-commerce websites at scale.
Why do Magecart-style attacks remain a persistent threat?
Magecart attacks rely on lightweight JavaScript injections that are difficult to detect and easy to reuse. Even when one group is disrupted, other groups using similar techniques can continue compromising online checkout systems and harvesting card data globally.
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