Hidden Phishing Threat: The 119-Paragraph Scam Unveiled!
Phishing emails have evolved, with attackers now hiding reply chains beneath dozens of empty paragraphs to bypass detection. This sneaky technique can make a suspicious email appear legitimate. Always check for unusually long scrollbars in short emails—it’s a telltale sign of hidden content. Stay vigilant against these deceptive phishing tactics.
Hot Take:
When your phishing scam needs 119 empty paragraphs to get the job done, it’s like trying to sneak a rhino into a tea party by hiding it under a tablecloth. Spoiler alert: It’s still a rhino.
Key Points:
- Employee clicked a phishing link; luckily, it was a basic credential-stealing page.
- The phishing email bypassed quarantine by mimicking a reply to a previous email exchange.
- The original replied-to email was from an unknown sender, raising suspicions.
- Phishing email hid the reply part below 119 empty paragraphs.
- Technique is not new but effective enough to dodge spam filters and trick recipients.
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