Cyberattacks now target workers’ email accounts

According to Kaspersky, an emerging phishing campaign showcases an unprecedented level of customisation as attackers tailor not only the email body, but also the accompanying attachments by addressing individual recipients.

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Cybercriminals are now training their guns on the email accounts of employees in organisations, dangling fraudulent dispatches disguised as workplace policy updates, adding a twist to the ever-evolving tricks in an age of heightened digital interactions.

In a new alert, global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky says it has identified an advanced phishing campaign targeting employees with personalised emails and attached documents masked as HR policy updates, marking a significant escalation in modern-day phishing.

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