Phishy Business: Scammers Exploit Power Outages in Spain and Portugal to Hook TAP Air Customers
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of power outages in Spain and Portugal to launch phishing attacks posing as TAP Air Portugal. Promising refunds for flight disruptions, they trick victims into revealing personal and financial data. Remember, if an email sounds too good to be true, it probably is—especially if it promises cash. Stay sharp!
Hot Take:
Looks like cybercriminals are getting a little too creative with their travel plans. Who knew that power outages could lead to unexpected layovers in E-scams-ville? These digital bandits have officially taken the ‘fly under the radar’ concept to a whole new level by disguising themselves as TAP Air Portugal in phishing schemes. Talk about a turbulent ride!
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals are exploiting power outages in Spain and Portugal to launch phishing attacks.
- Fraudulent emails mimic TAP Air Portugal, promising compensation for flight delays.
- Victims are tricked into providing personal and financial data through fake refund forms.
- The campaign targets both Portuguese and Spanish-speaking individuals.
- Cofense Intelligence uncovered this multilingual phishing scheme.
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