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Threat Alert: What to Watch For Cybercriminals have launched phishing attacks using malicious invoice-themed attachments to spread malicious software (malware).  The phishing attacks hijack legitimate email threads to deliver the phishing lures to further increase the believability of the attacks.

Threat Alert: What to Watch For Cybercriminals have launched multiple phishing attacks attempting to take advantage of the humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria following the earthquake. These attacks are intended to steal recipient’s funds or to lead to the installation of malicious software (malware).  As multiple attacks are exploiting this crisis, lures will appear different.

 

Threat Alert: What to Watch For Cybercriminals have launched a series of phishing attacks impersonating the legitimate law firm, including Latham & Watkins.

Threat Alert: What to Watch For Cybercriminals have launched phishing attacks impersonating Twitter Services. The emails include links to lookalike landing pages that are designed to steal Twitter credentials and phone numbers. While the email display names make it appear the messages come from “Twitter Services,” the actual sending address is a Gmail account. The emails use the proposed change at Twitter of charging verified users a monthly fee to maintain their verification status.

Threat Alert: What to Watch For Cybercriminals have launched numerous, different phishing attacks using timely tax-themed lures.  As multiple attacks are leveraging this topic, the lures will appear different.

Threat Alert: What to Watch For Cybercriminals have launched phishing attacks claiming to be senior executives offering employees a Valentine’s Day-themed reward in appreciation of their work.  The message purporting to be from executives might compel users to engage with the supposed employer-related communications.  The promise of a reward or gift for the employee’s dedication to the organization entices recipients to click

Threat Alert: What to Watch For Cybercriminals have launched a series of phishing attacks using timely email phishing lures related to annual compensation reviews and bonuses.  The phishing emails encourage recipients to click a lure to confirm a payment-related change.

Threat Alert: What to Watch For Cybercriminals have launched a series of phishing attacks against individuals in the UK impersonating the recruitment company Michael Page.

Holiday-Related Phishing Attacks: What You Need to Know Every year, as the holiday shopping season approaches, holiday-themed phishing attacks rise. Attackers know the season brings a high volume of ecommerce activity—and related notifications.