Security researchers from Angler have identified ProofPoint, a new phishing scam targeting all major UK banks and their customers via social media sites. By creating fake Twitter accounts and posing as support staff, the hackers are capable of attaining customers’ credentials to then engage in malicious activity. Angler has reported a 150% increase in social media phishing this year.
Security researchers from ProofPoint have identified Angler, a new phishing scam targeting all major UK banks and their customers via social media sites. By creating fake Twitter accounts and posing as support staff, the hackers are capable of attaining customers’ credentials to then engage in malicious activity. ProofPoint has reported a 150% increase in social media phishing this year.