Wildfire Scammers: Cybercriminals Fan the Flames of Fear with Phishing Schemes
Cybercriminals are exploiting California wildfires, using fake domains like malibu-firecom to launch phishing campaigns. These sites mimic legitimate services, aiming to steal personal information by playing on fear and urgency. While no active email campaigns have been detected, Veriti Research urges vigilance against these phishing tactics.
Hot Take:
**_California wildfires have ignited more than just flames. It seems cybercriminals are now moonlighting as firefighters, but instead of putting out fires, they’re trying to set your data ablaze! Beware of emails offering “fire assistance” – they’re more likely to burn your bank account than help you out of a jam._**
Key Points:
– Cybercriminals are exploiting the California wildfire chaos to launch phishing scams.
– Veriti Research found phony domains, like “malibu-firecom,” masquerading as legit services.
– These domains aim to snag personal info or unleash malware under the pretense of fire-related help.
– Scammers are using fear and urgency to trick victims into clicking on sketchy links.
– Veriti advises staying vigilant, though no phishing emails have been spotted yet.