Tag: phishing attack
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WhatsApp Phishing Attack Exploits Business Docs to Hack PCs Globally
Beware of WhatsApp messages from familiar contacts with suspicious attachments - they might be part of a global phishing attack that's spreading rapidly across 11 countries, disguising malware as legitimate business documents. These cunning messages contain hidden threats that can hijack your PC, all thanks to a simple click on a malicious file.
UK Water Utility Exposed: Hackers Hid Undetected for 20 Months
In a shocking revelation, hackers secretly lurked on South Staffordshire Water's corporate network for 20 months, evading detection until a performance issue sparked an investigation in July 2022. The stealthy attackers gained unauthorized access via a September 2020 phishing attack, harvesting credentials and even attempting to deploy ransomware before being finally uncovered.