TOAD Phishing Scams: Why Picking Up the Phone Could Be Your Biggest Mistake!
Hackers are swapping links for phone calls in TOAD campaigns, impersonating brands like Microsoft and PayPal. Victims call the attackers, thinking they’re handling an urgent matter. It’s a phishing scheme with a twist: now the victims do the dialing! Remember, if Microsoft calls, it’s probably not Bill Gates on the line.
Hot Take:
If you thought receiving a call from your telemarketer uncle was the worst thing that could happen, think again! Hackers are now impersonating your favorite brands, and they’re on a mission to give you a new kind of “customer service” experience—one that could cost you more than just your patience.
Key Points:
- Hackers are ditching fake websites and opting for phone calls in callback phishing scams.
- Cisco Talos reports a surge in telephone-oriented attack delivery (TOAD) campaigns.
- TOAD attacks exploit victims’ trust in phone communication as a secure interaction method.
- VoIP numbers are favored for their anonymity and logistical advantages in multistage attacks.
- Brand impersonation remains a top social engineering tactic, necessitating stronger detection technologies.
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