Weekly Threat Report 15th September 2017

Phishing scam targeting UK university students

Media reporting earlier this month highlighted a warning by Action Fraud of a phishing campaign against university students. The scam involves fake emails claiming that the Student Loans Company have suspended the victim’s account. Victims are asked to provide credentials and bank account details, which is used to carry out identity theft and fraud. 

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Link: Weekly Threat Report 15th September 2017
Source: NCSC Reports