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FBI, Dutch Police Disrupt ‘Manipulaters’ Phishing Gang

Krebs on Security

The “fud” bit stands for “Fully Un-Detectable,” and it refers to cybercrime resources that will evade detection by security tools like antivirus software or anti-spam appliances. ” Manipulaters advertisement for Office 365 Private Page with Antibot phishing kit sold via Heartsender. Image: DomainTools.

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Tricky Phish Angles for Persistence, Not Passwords

Krebs on Security

Late last year saw the re-emergence of a nasty phishing tactic that allows the attacker to gain full access to a user’s data stored in the cloud without actually stealing the account password. The phishing lure starts with a link that leads to the real login page for a cloud email and/or file storage service.

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Phishing evolves beyond email to become latest Android app threat

Malwarebytes

There are plenty of phish in the sea, and the latest ones have little interest in your email inbox. In 2024, Malwarebytes detected more than 22,800 phishing apps on Android, according to the recent 2025 State of Malware report. These Android phishing apps may sound high-tech, but they are not.

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Gmail’s multi-factor authentication bypassed by hackers to pull off targeted attacks

Malwarebytes

The hackers pulled this off by posing as US Department of State officials in advanced social engineering attacks, building a rapport with the target and then persuading them into creating app-specific passwords (app passwords). Here’s how to stay safe: Only use app passwords when absolutely necessary.

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Gmail Under Siege: FBI Warns of Unusual AI-Driven Phishing Attacks

eSecurity Planet

In a stark warning to organizations and everyday users alike, cybersecurity experts and government agencies have sounded the alarm over a new breed of Gmail-targeted phishing attacks. AI-Enhanced Cyberthreats Recent intelligence indicates that the sophistication of Gmail phishing campaigns has reached new heights.

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“Urgent reminder” tax scam wants to phish your Microsoft credentials

Malwarebytes

If the receiver were to scan the QR code, they would be sent to a phishing site. Entering your password will send your credentials to a Russian receiver, who will decide what the most profitable way to use them is. The other big type of scams are phishing emails, like we saw above. Tax Services Team This is an automated message.

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News alert: INE Security shares cyber hygiene guidance for small- and medium-sized businesses

The Last Watchdog

Cybersecurity training for small businesses is critical, and SMBs should invest in training programs to help employees recognize threats such as phishing attacks, ransomware, and other malicious activities. LastPass reports that 80% of all hacking-related breaches leveraged either stolen and/or weak passwords.