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A new Zoom phishing campaign preys on people’s fears related to job security, tricking them into revealing credentials that criminals can abuse in a variety of ways. The practice of Zoom-bombing is still common across the world, even though the Zoom application has been updated numerous times and new security features have been quickly implemented.

Zoom Phishing Campaign Tricks People into Revealing Login Credentials

Zoom users are targeted by a new phishing campaign that uses fake Zoom meeting notifications to threaten those who work in corporate environments that their contracts will either be suspended or terminated.

Phishing uses lay-off Zoom meeting alerts to steal credentials

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Two new phishing campaigns that aim to obtain Zoom and WebEx credentials have emerged, capitalizing on fears of layoffs and payroll changes. The phishing emails deliver fake information with “Zoom meeting about termination” in the headline, scaring recipients into clicking malicious links that then harvest Zoom passwords.

Phishers exploiting employees’ layoff, payroll concerns

In a new phishing campaign discovered by Abnormal Security, attackers are sending out emails that pretend to be from a CARES act representative who needs a signature on a "PPP_CARES_SignaturePG1-2" document for the Payroll Protection Program.

Phishing attacks target US Payroll Protection Program Loans

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The fraudsters’ mission is to lure recipients with financial relief options. The phishing expedition, as explained by AbnormalSecurity.com, requests the recipient’s signature for PPP documents. Clicking on the link directs users to a page that looks like the authentic Microsoft Office 365 login web page and tries to pilfer the recipient's corporate credentials.

Phishing Scams Target SMBs Seeking COVID Aid

The fraudsters’ mission is to lure recipients with financial relief options. The phishing expedition, as explained by AbnormalSecurity.com, requests the…

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