Phishy PDFs: Search Engine Scammers Reel in Victims with Fake CAPTCHAs
Netskope Threat Labs is tracking a phishing campaign where fake CAPTCHA images in PDFs lead users to phishing sites. This crafty scheme uses search engines to lure victims, who are then prompted for credit card info. Ironically, victims encounter a real CAPTCHA, adding an amusing twist to this digital deception.
Hot Take:
In a world where internet users are constantly bombarded with phishing attempts, the latest campaign tracked by Netskope Threat Labs takes phishing to a whole new level of sneaky. Just when you thought solving a CAPTCHA was a sign of security, think again! These attackers have turned the trusty CAPTCHA into a Trojan horse of financial doom, proving that even the most mundane online activities can lead you down a rabbit hole of cyber mischief.
Key Points:
- The phishing campaign leverages Webflow CDN to host malicious PDFs targeting document-searching victims.
- Fake CAPTCHA images are used to embed phishing links, leading users to provide sensitive information.
- Cloudflare Turnstile CAPTCHA adds a layer of deception, making victims believe in the legitimacy of the phishing site.
- Victims are tricked into providing personal and financial information under the guise of downloading a document.
- Netskope Threat Labs continues to monitor and mitigate these sophisticated phishing campaigns.