Future of Spamming - SMS Spam Crackdown + New Trending Malware

[blackhatbands]

SMS Spamming has been around for years & has been a highly favored + an easy method for obtaining bank logs. However, The old days of Bulk SMS & easily collecting high-quality data has changed. carriers implement stronger security measures, the landscape is rapidly changing. Increased detection systems, IMEI/device bans, & real-time spam filtering have significantly reduced the effectiveness & lifespan of SMS Spamming. Now, Botnet Spamming is best for work as this is the only option for most Spammers.

SMS Spam
- Less complex.
- Only access to bank.
- Data sells faster.
- Unlimited data for calling.
- Can spam any specific bank with good branch, member count.

Botnet Spam
- More complex.
- Most result mail access.
- Sells less, self cash out bests.
- Full access to victim PC long-term with all data aside bank log.
- Can't spam any bank, Certain PC won't have data or may be bots.



Here is a brief presentation explaining this: https://mega.nz/file/9ztDxLoB#zNRl-TnutxyCiN1HJyo91SV95Je3k3iEO-3thmRH4-U. Analytics, Advice, Facts all in one, ENJOY.

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[muttelab]

Interesting topic—especially with all the recent SMS regulations tightening up. What kind of malware trends are we talking about here? Anything specific targeting mobile platforms or bypassing spam filters in new ways?

 

[blackhatbands]

Interesting topic—especially with all the recent SMS regulations tightening up. What kind of malware trends are we talking about here? Anything specific targeting mobile platforms or bypassing spam filters in new ways?

This specific malware trends due to an Ongoing CVE that hasn't been patched yet, it's for PC's only. What exactly do you mean "targeting mobile platforms" ?, Elaborate please. There aren't necessarily new ways to bypass SMS spam filters, but the same ways still works for small quantity Spams. Will be posting more lecture on this.