State-run toll systems across the U.S. targeted
The domains use variations of state-run toll systems like Georgia's Peach Pass, Florida's Sun Pass, or Texas's Texas Tag. They also have more domains from generic-sounding toll systems for people who don't have a specific toll system in their state. He's traced the domains to Chinese networks, which point to a Chinese origin.
Apple's iPhones are supposed to have a safety feature that strips the link from the text, but hackers are finding ways to evade that, making it easier to fall for the ruse.
"They are constantly changing tactics," Holland said.