Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new phishing scheme dubbed precision-validating phishing, where attackers pre-validate email addresses to target specific high-value accounts. This approach enhances the success rate of credential theft by ensuring only verified, legitimate accounts receive fake login screens. Unlike traditional spam methods, this strategy uses real-time email validation to engage only with a list of pre-identified targets. It complicates detection for automated security systems by preventing potential victims from proceeding if their email isnât validated, making these attacks more sophisticated and persistent.
Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a new phishing scheme that focuses on validating email addresses before targeting victims, significantly increasing attack success.
The precision-validating phishing method only serves fake login screens to a select number of verified high-value targets, making it more efficient and harder to detect.
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