Phishing Campaign Targets Amazon Prime Members

Researchers Highlight New Phishing Tactic

Researchers are highlighting the rise of a new phishing tactic: a campaign that uses PDF documents to trick victims by announcing expired Amazon Prime memberships. This campaign is targeting users via email, who, after clicking on the PDFs, are taken to pages that impersonate Amazon, where they are urged to input their personal details and credit card information.

How the Campaign Works

Users are targeted by email and, after clicking on the PDFs, are taken to pages that impersonate Amazon, where they are urged to input their personal details and credit card information. This campaign is a stark reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant of emails.

The Importance of Vigilance

"The initial attack vector, where users are beguiled into opening an email attachment containing a PDF file, is a stark reminder of the importance of remaining vigilant of emails," Javvad Malik, lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4, wrote in an emailed statement. "Emails still remain the most popular attack avenue for phishing, so it’s important that people have the right education and tools at their disposal to be able to effectively identify and report any suspicious activity."

The Link to the Campaign

The link to the campaign is: https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/amazon-prime-day-cyber-scammers

Stay Safe Online

It is essential to remain vigilant of emails and to be cautious when clicking on attachments or links from unknown sources. By staying informed and educated, you can effectively identify and report any suspicious activity, and help to prevent phishing attacks.