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Phishing-as-a-Service Gets Smarter: Microsoft Sounds Alarm on AiTM Attacks

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Aug

2023

Microsoft is warning of an increase in adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) phishing techniques, which are being propagated as part of the phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) cybercrime model. In addition to an uptick in AiTM-capable PhaaS platforms, the tech giant noted that existing phishing services like PerSwaysion are incorporating AiTM capabilities. “This development in the PhaaS ecosystem enables attackers to […]

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Qakbot botnet disrupted, malware removed from 700,000+ victim computers

29

Aug

2023

The Qakbot botnet has been crippled by the US Department of Justice (DOJ): 52 of its servers have been seized and the popular malware loader has been removed from over 700,000 victim computers around the world. “To disrupt the botnet, the FBI was able to redirect Qakbot botnet traffic to and through servers controlled by […]

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U.S. Energy Company Targeted by QR Code Phishing Campaign

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Aug

2023

In May 2023, a phishing campaign was launched that targeted a major U.S. energy company, as well as organizations in other industries, such as finance, insurance, manufacturing, and technology. The campaign used malicious QR codes embedded in PNG image attachments or redirect links associated with Microsoft Bing and well-known business applications, such as Salesforce and […]

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Phishing-as-a-Service Gets Smarter: Microsoft Sounds Alarm on AiTM Attacks

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U.S. Energy Company Targeted by QR Code Phishing Campaign

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