Category: Phishing Attacks
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The FCC phishing scam warning highlights a new threat targeting popular streaming customers. Cybercriminals are sending fake emails that impersonate Amazon Prime Video, Comcast, and Spectrum. These scams attempt to steal sensitive information, including credit card details and login credentials. Phishing attacks remain one of the most common online threats. The FCC’s alert warns that…
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The iCloud Calendar phishing campaign shows how attackers abuse Apple’s trusted infrastructure. Criminals managed to send phishing emails through Apple servers, using iCloud Calendar invites as their delivery method. This unusual technique increases the credibility of the scams. How the Attack Works Phishing campaigns usually rely on compromised email servers or spoofed addresses. In this…
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Scammers fake job offers to trick job seekers into revealing sensitive personal information. These schemes impersonate big names like Nvidia, Glassdoor, RedBull, and Marriott. Researchers at Fortra recently uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting hopeful candidates with fake job opportunities. How the Scam Works The scammers send emails posing as recruiters from well-known companies. They…
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The British taxpayer phishing scam has led to a significant breakthrough after Romanian police arrested 13 suspects linked to a £47 million fraud scheme. The scam targeted over 100,000 UK taxpayers, illegally accessing HMRC accounts to claim fraudulent government payments. This joint investigation highlights the ongoing threat posed by organized cybercrime groups against national tax…
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Millions still rely on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using text messages or authenticator apps. But these defenses are no longer enough. MFA phishing attacks are rising fast, showing how attackers can easily bypass weak security layers.What once felt safe is now one of the weakest links in online protection. How MFA Became a Target First, security…
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Large language models (LLMs) are becoming trusted digital assistants. But LLM phishing links are now creating serious cybersecurity risks. AI chatbots are confidently recommending fake login pages that lead to scams and data theft. This emerging problem is not just a harmless error—it’s an opportunity for cybercriminals. Netcraft researchers recently discovered that AI tools served…
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Microsoft 365’s ‘Direct Send’ feature exploited for phishing, allowing attackers to impersonate internal users and bypass security measures, posing significant risks.
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Trezor Support Platform exploited in phishing scams, targeting cryptocurrency users. Stay informed to protect your assets from these fraudulent activities.
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Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns Target Gmail Users A Russian state-backed cyber group has bypassed Gmail’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) using app-specific passwords. The threat actor, tracked by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) as UNC6293, is linked to the well-known APT29 group, often referred to as Cozy Bear. Between April and early June, the group launched a highly…
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AI technology is now at the heart of global email scams. A recent study shows that 50% of spam emails are AI-generated. Conducted by Barracuda in partnership with Columbia University and the University of Chicago, the research reviewed malicious email traffic from early 2022 through April 2025. This trend has surged since the release of…