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Cyber Crooks Use Terror Attack Fear to go Spear Phishing - Infosecurity Magazine

Reported by infosecurity-magazine.com

Researchers are warning of a new spear phishing campaign in which users are being targeted by emails crafted to look like terror alerts from law enforcement agencies.

Symantec threat intelligence officer, Lionel Payet, wrote in a blog post that the emails were first spotted spoofing the Dubai Police Force with attachments disguised as valuable tips on how recipients could protect themselves, their companies and families from a nearby terror attack.

Read the full article at infosecurity-magazine.com