Research by Proofpoint highlights a surge in malicious domains and phishing campaigns targeting tax-related content during the peak tax season from December to April in both the U.K. and U.S. The phishing schemes often replicate communications from HM Revenue & Customs in the U.K. and impersonate legitimate financial services in the U.S., aiming to harvest credentials. Selena Larson, a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst at Proofpoint, emphasizes the danger of these schemes due to their effective use of urgency, authority, and multi-channel communication strategies. Vigilance is crucial as these scams evolve in sophistication.
"Tax-themed content is always a popular lure around tax seasons globally... this content at the beginning of the year, which aligns with U.K. and U.S. tax seasons."
"It's important for people to be extra mindful when they see an email in their inbox that looks like it's related to taxes, because criminals are really good at crafting convincing lures."
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