Researchers say the BlackFile extortion group is actively targeting large financial and other organizations using voice-phishing calls where attackers impersonate IT support to get initial access. Victims are then pressured with multimillion-dollar extortion demands and, in some cases, escalations…
This weekly roundup highlights multiple real-world social engineering threats, including fake IT help-desk phone calls that push employees to phishing sites to steal passwords and one-time authentication codes. It also describes credential-phishing sites impersonating WhatsApp and Instagram that…
A passenger on a Delta flight allegedly set up a look‑alike Wi‑Fi network (“Delta WiFi FAST”) and tried to disrupt the real onboard Wi‑Fi so other passengers would join the fake hotspot. The goal was likely to push users to a login page and capture credentials (e.g., Google or Facebook). This is a…
Cisco Talos reported a real-world SMS phishing campaign using a framework called “JWR” that impersonates toll agencies and postal/courier services to lure victims to fake payment and login pages. Unlike basic phishing pages, the operator can actively steer the victim through fake checkout/login…
Uber Freight is investigating unauthorized access after the Helix extortion group claimed it stole nearly one million files from company cloud and email repositories. Google-linked research says the broader cluster (UNC6671) commonly gets in by calling employees and posing as IT helpdesk staff…
A passenger on a Delta flight allegedly set up a look‑alike in‑flight Wi‑Fi network (“Delta WiFi Fast”) to trick other passengers into connecting. Reports say the fake hotspot led to a phishing page intended to steal personal credentials, including Google login data. Delta confirmed the incident…
The article describes real cargo theft operations targeting high-value AI data center equipment, including cases where escort vehicles were deliberately disabled so shipments could disappear. It also explains a repeatable fraud workflow where criminals use phishing/social engineering to take over a…
Delta is investigating an onboard incident where an unauthorized Wi‑Fi network appeared on a flight and the crew shut off Wi‑Fi for about 30 minutes. Reports say a rogue network named “Delta WiFi Fast” may have been used to trick passengers into connecting and potentially entering credentials into…
Researchers describe a real, ongoing Lazarus-linked campaign where targets are lured with attractive job offers and tricked into downloading a PDF viewer and “job description” documents. Opening the files installs backdoors and, in at least one wave, attackers used a Windows zero-day to gain deep…
Researchers say a threat group tracked as UNC6671 is calling employees and posing as IT help desk staff to steal login credentials and multi-factor authentication (MFA) tokens. After gaining access, the attackers reportedly exfiltrate large amounts of corporate data and then issue extortion…
Dragos reports that ransomware operators are increasingly disrupting industrial production by targeting the business IT systems that support operations, even without touching industrial control systems. The report highlights real-world social engineering where attackers impersonate internal IT on…
UNC6671 is running real-world voice phishing (vishing) campaigns where callers impersonate IT help desk staff and create urgency around “mandatory” security changes. Victims are pushed to spoofed login pages that capture passwords and MFA codes, enabling attackers to access and steal data from SaaS…
The roundup describes real social-engineering incidents: a phishing email that led an employee to enter credentials on a fake Microsoft 365 login page, and a wave of voice-phishing attempts against major hedge funds using voice-mimicking technology. Both incidents show practical lures that can be…
Google says the BlackFile extortion group (UNC6671) rebranded to “Redact” while keeping the same core scam: phone calls that impersonate IT helpdesk staff and push “urgent security migrations.” Victims are directed to spoofed login pages that steal passwords and MFA codes, enabling attackers to…
A TrendAI (Trend Micro) report describes a structured underground market where criminals recruit employees to provide access, approve transactions, and bypass controls, often via Telegram and hacking forums. The article gives concrete examples (e.g., paying a FedEx employee $1,000/day to update…
Google reports UNC6671 is still actively compromising organizations by calling employees and pretending to be IT helpdesk staff running an urgent security migration. Victims are pushed to visit lookalike login pages that steal passwords and MFA codes, which then enables data theft and extortion…
Russian authorities allege Telegram was used to recruit and pressure young people into real-world attacks, with “Ukrainian agents” posing as young women via a popular Telegram dating chatbot. The article describes a concrete manipulation workflow (romance/entrapment → coercion) that led to arrests…
Researchers described a long-running fraud campaign where criminals clone real Russian company websites and replace contact and bank details to intercept international business deals. Victims are lured through cold calls, phishing emails, and fake supplier websites, then sent realistic contracts…
Russia’s FSB claims Ukrainian intelligence used a Telegram dating chatbot to deceive and psychologically pressure young Russians into sharing locations, clicking phishing links, and later carrying out arson or armed attacks. The alleged scheme started with romance-style outreach and payments via…
Okta says it gained an inside look at “Work Panel,” a polished SaaS-style dashboard that helps voice-phishing (vishing) crews rapidly set up fake login sites and guide victims through password and MFA capture. The tool clones brand look-and-feel for services like Okta and Microsoft 365, then lets a…
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