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A React-based phishing page with credential exfiltration via EmailJS, (Fri, Mar 13th)

On Wednesday, a phishing message made its way into our handler inbox that contained a fairly typical low-quality lure, but turned out to be quite interesting in the end nonetheless. That is because the accompanying credential stealing web page was dynamically constructed using React and used a legitimate e-mail service for credential collection.

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Hackers Use Cloudflare Human Check to Hide Microsoft 365 Phishing Pages

Scammers are hijacking popular security tools like Cloudflare to hide fake Microsoft 365 login pages. Learn how this new invisible phishing campaign bypasses antivirus software and how you can stay safe.

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‘BlackSanta’ Malware Activates EDR and AV Killer Before Detonating Payload

The malware disables antivirus and EDR protections at the kernel level, clearing the path for credential harvesting, system reconnaissance, and eventual data exfiltration. The post ‘BlackSanta’ Malware Activates EDR and AV Killer Before Detonating Payload appeared first on SecurityWeek .

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Microsoft brings phishing-resistant Windows sign-ins via Entra passkeys

Microsoft is rolling out passkey support for Microsoft Entra on Windows devices, adding phishing-resistant passwordless authentication via Windows Hello. [...]

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Ericsson blames vendor vishing slip-up for breach exposing thousands of records

A voice-phishing scam targeting one of Ericsson's service providers has exposed the personal data of more than 15,000 individuals after attackers sweet-talked an employee into handing over access.…

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Signed Malware Masquerading as Teams, Zoom Apps Drops RMM Backdoors

A newly uncovered phishing campaign is actively targeting enterprise users by disguising malware as widely used workplace applications, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. What makes this threat stand out is that the malicious files carry legitimate-looking digital signatures, making them harder for everyday users and even basic security tools to flag. The […] The post Signed Malware Masquerading as Teams, Zoom Apps Drops RMM Backdoors appeared first on Cyber Security News...

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Microsoft Teams phishing targets employees with A0Backdoor malware

Hackers contacted employees at financial and healthcare organizations over Microsoft Teams to trick them into granting remote access through Quick Assist and deploy a new piece of malware called A0Backdoor. [...]

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Dutch govt warns of Signal, WhatsApp account hijacking attacks

Russian state-sponsored hackers have been linked to an ongoing Signal and WhatsApp phishing campaign targeting government officials, military personnel, and journalists to gain access to sensitive messages. [...]

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Signal Confirms Targeted Phishing Attacks Resulting in Account Takeovers

Signal has officially confirmed an ongoing wave of targeted phishing campaigns resulting in successful account takeovers for high-profile users, including journalists and government officials. The encrypted messaging service explicitly stated that its core infrastructure and end-to-end encryption protocols remain intact and entirely uncompromised. Rather than exploiting technical vulnerabilities, threat actors are bypassing security boundaries by […] The post Signal Confirms Targeted Phishing At...

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FBI warns of phishing attacks impersonating US city, county officials

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that criminals are impersonating U.S. officials in phishing attacks targeting businesses and individuals who request city and county planning and zoning permits. [...]

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Internet Infrastructure TLD .arpa Abused in Phishing Attacks

Abusing DNS record management controls, the threat actor hides the location of malicious content via Cloudflare. The post Internet Infrastructure TLD .arpa Abused in Phishing Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek .

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EU court adviser says banks must immediately refund phishing victims

Athanasios Rantos, the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU), has issued a formal opinion suggesting that banks must immediately refund account holders affected by unauthorized transactions, even when it's their fault. [...]

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Hackers abuse .arpa DNS and ipv6 to evade phishing defenses

Threat actors are abusing the special-use ".arpa" domain and IPv6 reverse DNS in phishing campaigns that more easily evade domain reputation checks and email security gateways. [...]

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New Social Security Scam Emails Use Fake Tax Documents to Hijack PCs

A new phishing campaign is targeting thousands in the US by posing as the Social Security Administration. Learn how scammers use fake 2025/2026 tax statements and Datto RMM software to hijack computers and steal data, as shared with Hackread.com

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Phishing Emails Push Fake ChatGPT and Gemini iOS Apps To Steal Logins

A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting iPhone users by impersonating two of the world’s most trusted AI brands — OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. The attackers are sending out deceptive emails designed to lure recipients into downloading fake applications from Apple’s official App Store. What makes this operation stand out is that the malicious apps […] The post Phishing Emails Push Fake ChatGPT and Gemini iOS Apps To Steal Logins appeared first on Cyber Security News .

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