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Spear-Phishing Attack Uses Fake Subpoenas To Steal From CEOs

SANS Internet Storm Center: CEOs targeted with fake federal subpoenas sent via e-mail. CEO Panos Anastassiadis, president and CEO of Cyveillance, among those who received the fake subpoena. Clicking on the link leads to malware, which would have phoned home to fetch additional malware. About 1,800 confirmed victims of the attack, including 15,000 to 20,000 executives, expert says. Attackers use fake messages from Better Business Bureau, IRS, Department of Justice.”]

Source: https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/spear-phishing-attack-uses-fake-subpoenas-to-steal-from-ceos

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