Microsoft’s Tax-Time Terrors: Phishing Scams That Will Make You LOL (And Cry)
Microsoft is alerting the world to tax-themed phishing campaigns using URL shorteners and QR codes to sneak past defenses. These attacks lead to fake pages via PhaaS platforms like RaccoonO365, spreading malware like Remcos RAT and Latrodectus. Organizations should adopt phishing-resistant authentication to thwart these cyber tax evaders.
Hot Take:
It’s that time of year again, folks! No, not the season of giving or pumpkin spice lattes. It’s phishing season, and this year, it’s coming at us with more tax-themed trickery than a shady accountant at a tax evasion seminar. Microsoft is waving the red flag, so hold onto your wallets and passwords, and let’s dive into the murky waters of cyber deception!
Key Points:
- Tax-themed phishing campaigns are targeting users with malware and credential theft.
- Attackers use URL shorteners, QR codes, and legitimate services to evade detection.
- RaccoonO365 PhaaS platform plays a key role in these phishing attacks.
- Campaigns deliver various malware, including Remcos RAT, Latrodectus, AHKBot, and GuLoader.
- Organizations are urged to adopt phishing-resistant authentication and enable network protection.
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