Bank of America impersonation
Hox rating: ★✩✩✩
Threat type: Bulk phishing
Payload: Malicious link
Region: Global
Analyst: Suvi Hakala
Date: 08.08.2023
This phishing email attempts to impersonate Bank of America.
It claims to be a secure message informing the recipient about a processed wire payment. A large sum is used to urge the recipient to click the link.
FedEx impersonation
Hox rating: ★★✩✩
Threat type: Bulk phishing
Payload: Malicious link
Region: Europe
Analyst: Julia Kylmälä
Date: 09.08.2023
The email claims that a package sent to the recipient will be returned unless the recipient fills out a redelivery request form.
The link provided leads to a phishing website.
Fake account closure notification
Hox rating: ★✩✩✩
Threat type: Bulk phishing
Payload: Pretext
Region: Global
Analyst: Reetta Sainio
Date: 10.08.2023
This phishing email implies an impending account closure using ambiguous identifiers and pressuring tactics. Instead of using the recipient’s name, it employs generic ids typical of phishing schemes.
The message instills urgency, leveraging a countdown to rush the recipient into action. Engaging with this email may lead to continuous interactions with the attacker, culminating in losing banking details.
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