Tag: #OnlineSafety
Phishing scams are evolving, and the latest exploit targets PayPal’s “New Address” feature, enabling cybercriminals to send authentic-looking emails from [email protected]. These emails inform users of unauthorized address additions and expensive purchases, creating panic and prompting them to call a fake support number. This tactic is sophisticated because it leverages PayPal’s legitimate communication channels, […]
Update, Feb.10, 2025: This story, first published on February 4, has been updated with insights from a security expert who compares the ease of executing these attacks to assembling flat-pack furniture. Furthermore, it includes new Gmail security recommendations from Google to help mitigate these threats. Gmail security has come under threat as cybercriminals employ artificial […]
An ongoing Google Calendar phishing attack is exploiting meeting invites and Google Drawings to bypass spam filters and steal credentials. Over four weeks, the attack has targeted 300 brands, sending more than 4,000 phishing emails, according to cybersecurity researchers at Check Point. Check Point researchers told BleepingComputer that this phishing campaign spans various industries, including […]