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September 15, 2023
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Threat feed week 37: SharePoint, DocuSign, Hoxhunt impersonations, PDF, and more QR codes

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SharePoint impersonation QR code

Hox rating: ★★✩✩

Threat type: Bulk phishing

Payload: Malicious QR code

Region: Global

Analyst: Minna Herlevi

Date: 11.09.2023

This SharePoint impersonation pretends to lead to the recipient’s annual benefit plan.

SharePoint impersonation

The email subject mentions a salary increase and benefits package enhancement, both ploys to get the recipient to click the link in  excitement.

DocuSign impersonation QR code

Hox rating: ★✩✩✩

Threat type: Bulk phishing

Payload: Malicious QR code

Region: Global

Analyst: Minna Herlevi

Date: 15.09.2023

This phishing email is impersonating DocuSign. It includes a malicious QR code that claims to lead to the document.

DocuSign impersonation QR code

The email subject mentions a mandatory policy and compliance, which create urgency.

Hoxhunt impersonation QR code

Hox rating: ★★✩✩

Threat type: Bulk phishing

Payload: Malicious QR code

Region: Global

Analyst: Minna Herlevi

Date: 15.09.2023

This phishing email is pretending to come from Hoxhunt's HR. It claims that your annual retirement fund statement is ready and includes a QR code that supposedly leads to said statement.

Hoxhunt impersonation QR code

The message also includes instructions on how to scan QR codes.

New PDF file received

Hox rating: ★✩✩✩

Threat type: Bulk phishing

Payload: Malicious link

Region: Global

Analyst: Minna Herlevi

Date: 15.09.2023

This phishing email is pretending to be an electronic file transfer receipt.

New PDF file received

It attempts to get the recipient to click the link using curiosity.

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