Weekly Threat Report 22nd June 2018

Football or Phishing?

At least two phishing campaigns are taking advantage of this year’s football World Cup.

Fraudsters are attempting to exploit fans’ eagerness to keep up with the games and the results in the expectation that fans might click on links more readily.

Phishing emails are reported to be sending fixture schedules and results mappers to fans, but the links are loaded with adware and malware.

In another example, fraudsters are offering a pair of Adidas shoes in…

Link: Weekly Threat Report 22nd June 2018
Source: NCSC Reports