Criminals are using AI to clone professional websites at an industrial scale. A new report shows how one AI-powered network grew to 150+ domains by hiding behind Cloudflare and rotating IP ranges. The post Researchers Expose Network of 150 Cloned Law Firm Websites in AI-Powered Scam Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek .
For a few days, many phishing emails that landed into my mailbox contain strange URLs. They are classic emails asking you to open a document, verify your pending emails, …
A major cybercriminal operation called Rublevka Team has generated over $10 million through cryptocurrency theft since 2023. The group employs a network of social engineering specialists who direct victims to malicious pages impersonating legitimate crypto services. Using custom JavaScript scripts, they trick users into connecting wallets and authorizing fraudulent transactions. Rublevka Team's infrastructure is fully automated, offering affiliates access to tools for launching high-volume scams. Their model poses a growing threat to cryptocurrency platforms and brands, with potential for reputational and legal risks. The group's agility in rotating domains and targeting lower-cost chains like Solana undermines traditional fraud detection efforts.
Hackers rely on evolved vishing and login harvesting to compromise SSO credentials for unauthorized MFA enrollment. The post ShinyHunters-Branded Extortion Activity Expands, Escalates appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Charlie, one of our readers, has forwarded an interesting phishing email. The email was sent to users of the Vivladi Webmail service. While not overly convincing, the email is likely sufficient to trick a non-empty group of users:
Domains set up by the threat actor suggest attacks aimed at Atlassian, Canva, Epic Games, HubSpot, Moderna, ZoomInfo, and WeWork. The post Over 100 Organizations Targeted in ShinyHunters Phishing Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Priced $2,000 - $6,000 on a cybercrime forum, the MaaS toolkit promises publication on the Chrome Web Store. The post ‘Stanley’ Malware Toolkit Enables Phishing via Website Spoofing appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Threat actors may have wanted to take advantage of the holiday weekend in the United States to increase their chances of success. The post LastPass Users Targeted With Backup-Themed Phishing Emails appeared first on SecurityWeek .
We've known that social engineering would get AI wings. Now, at the beginning of 2026, we are learning just how high those wings can soar. The post Cyber Insights 2026: Social Engineering appeared first on SecurityWeek .
RedVDS enables threat actors to set up servers that can be used for phishing, BEC attacks, account takeover, and fraud. The post RedVDS Cybercrime Service Disrupted by Microsoft and Law Enforcement appeared first on SecurityWeek .
The North Korean state-sponsored espionage group Kimsuky has targeted government organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions. The post FBI: North Korean Spear-Phishing Attacks Use Malicious QR Codes appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Threat actors spoof legitimate domains to make their phishing emails appear to have been sent internally. The post Complex Routing, Misconfigurations Exploited for Domain Spoofing in Phishing Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek .
Malicious use of QR codes has long been ubiquitous, both in the real world as well as in electronic communication. This is hardly surprising given that a scan of a QR code can lead one to a phishing page as easily as clicking a link in an e-mail.
A phishing campaign is abusing Google Cloud applications to impersonate legitimate Google emails, deceiving recipients into trusting malicious messages. Attackers leverage the credibility of Google Cloud infrastructure to bypass traditional email security filters and increase the success rate of phishing attempts. This technique enables threat actors to send emails that appear authentic, potentially leading to credential theft, malware deployment, or further social engineering attacks. The campaign is currently assessed as medium severity due to its potential impact and ease of exploitation without requiring user interaction beyond opening the email. European organizations, especially those heavily reliant on Google Workspace and cloud services, face increased risk. Mitigation requires enhanced email filtering, user awareness training focused on recognizing subtle phishing cues, and strict verification of email sources even when messages appear to come from trusted domains. Countries with high adoption of Google services and significant cloud infrastructure usage, such as the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands, are most likely to be targeted. Given the campaign's use of trusted cloud platforms to impersonate legitimate emails, defenders must remain vigilant and implement layered security controls to reduce exposure.
The ErrTraffic service facilitates ClickFix attacks by simulating fake browser glitches to deceive users into clicking malicious links or buttons. This phishing technique exploits user trust in browser error messages to induce interaction with fraudulent content. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the high severity rating indicates significant potential risk. The attack leverages social engineering through fabricated browser behavior, making it difficult to detect by traditional security controls. European organizations with high web interaction volumes and reliance on browser-based workflows are particularly vulnerable. Mitigation requires user awareness training focused on recognizing fake browser glitches, deployment of advanced browser security extensions, and monitoring for anomalous web traffic patterns. Countries with large digital economies and high internet penetration, such as Germany, France, and the UK, are most likely to be targeted. The threat is assessed as high severity due to its potential impact on confidentiality and integrity, ease of exploitation without authentication, and broad scope of affected users. Defenders should prioritize detection of unusual browser error pop-ups and educate users to avoid interaction with suspicious browser messages.
A new phishing campaign impersonating Google has targeted over 3,000 organizations worldwide, aiming to deceive users into divulging sensitive credentials or installing malware. The campaign leverages Google-themed lures to increase credibility and success rates. Although no specific technical details or exploits are disclosed, the widespread scale and use of a trusted brand make this a significant threat. The phishing wave primarily threatens confidentiality by harvesting login credentials and potentially enabling further network compromise. European organizations, especially those with heavy reliance on Google services, are at risk. Mitigation requires targeted user awareness training, enhanced email filtering tuned to detect Google-themed phishing, and multi-factor authentication enforcement. Countries with large technology sectors and high Google Workspace adoption, such as Germany, France, and the UK, are most likely to be affected. Given the medium severity rating and the nature of phishing attacks, the threat is moderately easy to exploit but requires user interaction. Defenders should prioritize detection and response capabilities for phishing attempts mimicking trusted brands like Google.
A phishing campaign is distributing fake GrubHub emails that promise recipients a tenfold return on any cryptocurrency they send. These emails attempt to lure victims into sending cryptocurrency with the false promise of high returns, a classic advance-fee scam tactic. The campaign leverages the GrubHub brand to increase credibility and target users who may be familiar with the service. There are no known exploits or vulnerabilities involved, but the threat relies on social engineering to deceive users. This type of phishing can lead to direct financial loss and potential exposure of personal information. European organizations and individuals using GrubHub or similar services may be targeted, especially those with cryptocurrency holdings. The ease of exploitation is high since it only requires user interaction and trust in the brand. Mitigation requires user awareness, email filtering, and verification of unsolicited offers. Countries with higher cryptocurrency adoption and GrubHub usage are more likely to be affected. The severity is assessed as high due to the financial impact and widespread phishing nature.
This entry describes a guide focused on preventing common enterprise social engineering attacks, particularly phishing. It is not a report of a new vulnerability or active exploit but rather educational content aimed at raising awareness and improving defenses. The threat category is phishing, which remains a significant risk vector for enterprises worldwide. The guide likely covers attack types such as spear phishing, pretexting, baiting, and others, along with prevention strategies. No specific affected software versions or exploits in the wild are reported. The severity is assessed as medium, reflecting the ongoing risk of social engineering but without immediate technical exploit details. European organizations remain vulnerable to social engineering due to human factors and the widespread use of email and communication platforms. Mitigation requires targeted user training, phishing simulations, and robust verification procedures. Countries with large enterprise sectors and high digital adoption, such as Germany, France, the UK, and the Netherlands, are most likely to be impacted. Given the nature of social engineering, the threat is moderate in severity but can lead to significant breaches if successful.
