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Nothing to Click: When Invisible Fields, SDKs & Bots Steal Data
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How 433 Investors Unlocked 400X Return Potential
Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait. But not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently.
Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400X buyout offer from the company, as Revolut’s valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe.
Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso’s co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3T vacation home market. They’ve earned $110M+ in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.
The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them. But not for long. Pacaso’s investment opportunity ends September 18.
Paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals.
Screen Recording Malware Is Replacing Keyloggers
Instead of capturing keystrokes, attackers are now recording screen sessions to steal 2FA tokens, copy internal dashboards, and harvest chat logs—bypassing password managers entirely.
Harden endpoint monitoring for screen capture APIs, alert on unauthorized remote desktop tools, and restrict clipboard sharing in high-risk departments.
“Non-Security” Software Is Bundling Risky SDKs
Popular SaaS tools (especially in HR, sales, and analytics) increasingly embed third-party SDKs for tracking, A/B testing, or monetization—creating hidden data flows and consent gaps.
Audit installed software for embedded SDKs, require vendors to disclose data partners, and map outbound API calls from all browser-based tools.
Browser Autofill Is Being Abused for Session Hijacking
Attackers are embedding invisible fields in phishing pages that trigger autofill behavior—capturing credentials, addresses, and session tokens without user awareness.
Disable browser autofill for sensitive inputs, deploy anti-phishing at the browser level, and use password managers with domain validation.
Abandoned SaaS Integrations Are the New Supply Chain Threat
Organizations are accumulating hundreds of third-party integrations with Slack, Salesforce, Zapier, and more—many of which are no longer used, maintained, or reviewed.
Run quarterly app inventory audits, revoke stale tokens, and trigger access reviews whenever vendor usage drops below a defined threshold.
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Behavioral Biometrics Are Being Eroded by AI Bots
AI-powered bots are now mimicking keystroke rhythm, mouse movement, and scroll behavior—fooling detection systems that rely on “human-like” input for fraud prevention.
Pair behavioral biometrics with device intelligence, cross-check with user history, and don’t rely solely on motion patterns for authentication.
QR Code-Based Phishing Is Targeting Physical Spaces
Attackers are placing fake QR codes in office lobbies, event booths, and elevators. Victims scan them thinking they’re connecting to Wi-Fi, checking in, or accessing internal portals.
Treat QR scans like phishing links. Require secondary verification for QR-based logins, and run red-team tests using fake QR entry points.
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