The relentless battle against online fraud is a constant evolution, a digital chase where security teams and malicious actors continually adapt.
The increasing sophistication of attacks is blurring the lines between legitimate user behavior and impersonation attempts. The campaign we are exposing today is a reminder that even the most advanced security technologies do not dissuade threat actors. malwarebytes Labs researchers discovered a new phishing kit targeting payroll and payment platforms that aims to not only steal victims’ credentials but also to commit wire fraud. The investigation began with a fraudulent search ad for Deel, a payroll and human resources company. Clicking on the ad sent employees and employers to a phishing website impersonating Deel.
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Source: Malwarebytes Labs
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