China-Backed Phishing Attack Targets India Postal System Users
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FortiGuard Labs reports that a China-linked group dubbed "Smishing Triad" conducted a mobile phishing campaign targeting iPhone users in India by impersonating India Post; malicious iMessage texts (sent via Apple IDs tied to third-party emails) contained short URLs leading to fraudulent sites. Researchers observed over 470 domains mimicking India Post registered between January and July 2024, highlighting a rise in mobile-first phishing tactics and the need for mobile web protections and user education.
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