New Morphing Meerkat Phishing Kit Exploits DNS to Spoof 100+ Brands
A recent analysis published by Infoblox reveals a sophisticated phishing operation, dubbed Morphing Meerkat, actively exploiting DNS vulnerabilities…
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Hackers Exploit DNS MX Records to Create Fake Logins Imitating 100+ Brands
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a sophisticated phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform, dubbed “Morphing Meerkat,” that leverages DNS mail exchange (MX) records to dynamically serve tailored phishing pages mimicking over 100 brand…
Russian Phishing Uses Fake CIA Sites to Target Anti-war, Ukraine Supporters
The phishing campaign is highly sophisticated!
Hackers Exploit MailChimp Email Marketing Platform Using Phishing and Social Engineering Tactics
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting MailChimp, a popular email marketing platform, through sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks. Recent incidents reveal compromised accounts being used to exfiltrate subscriber lists, impersonate …
Morphing Meerkat Phishing Kits Target Over 100 Brands
A threat actor tracked as Morphing Meerkat abuses DNS mail exchange (MX) records to deliver spoofed login pages.
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New ‘Lucid’ Phishing Platform Abuses iMessage, Android RCS to Slip Past Defenses
A sophisticated cybercrime service known as “Lucid” is exploiting vulnerabilities in Apple’s iMessage and Android’s Rich Communication Services (RCS), allowing cyberthieves to conduct large-scale phishing attacks with alarming success. Operated by Chinese-speaking threat actors, this Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform enables scammers to bypass traditional SMS-based security filters, making it one of the most effective phishing operations […]
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Report: Phishing Remains the Most Prevalent Cyber Threat
INKY has published its annual report on email security, finding that phishing accounted for 30% of all reported cybercrimes last year.
Large-Scale Phishing Campaign Targets Defense and Aerospace Companies
A recent investigation by DomainTools Investigations (DTI) has uncovered a massive phishing infrastructure targeting defense and aerospace entities, particularly those linked to the conflict in Ukraine. This sophisticated campaign involves a network of…
Lucid PhAAS Platform Uses RCS and iMessage to Evade Detection
The cybersecurity landscape has been disrupted by the emergence of Lucid, a sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhAAS) platform developed by Chinese-speaking threat actors. This advanced toolkit enables cybercriminals to conduct large-scale phishing c…
Amount of Money Requested In BEC Attacks Nearly Doubled in Q4 2024
The average amount of money requested in business email compromise (BEC) attacks spiked to $128,980 in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group’s (APWG’s) latest report.