Brazil’s Cybercrime Comedy: AI Phishing and Crypto-Stealing Trojans on the Loose!
Cybersecurity researchers reveal a crafty phishing campaign using AI tools like DeepSite AI to mimic Brazilian government sites. The scam tricks victims into making payments via PIX, using SEO poisoning for visibility. It’s a perfect blend of tech-savvy mischief and government impersonation, all in the name of financial gain.
Hot Take:
Looks like cybercriminals are ditching the old bait-and-switch for a more high-tech catfish situation, using AI not to create art, but to craft the Mona Lisa of phishing pages. Move over, Da Vinci, DeepSite AI is in town, and it’s got some pretty convincing fake IDs up its sleeve!
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals are using AI tools like DeepSite AI to create phishing sites mimicking Brazilian government agencies.
- These fake sites employ SEO poisoning to trick victims into making payments via Brazil’s PIX system.
- The phishing pages gradually collect personal data, including CPF numbers, which are validated using an API created by the threat actors.
- Brazil is also facing a malware campaign using Efimer Trojan to steal cryptocurrency via emails impersonating legal notices.
- Efimer Trojan spreads through various channels, including compromised WordPress sites, torrents, and mass emails.
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