#64 – How to Avoid New FedEx and UPS Phishing Scams

EFFECTED USERS: Everyone who uses UPS or FedEx

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SUMMARY: Never click a link in the email

Researchers at Abnormal Security have observed an increase in phishing scams impersonating FedEx and UPS. These scams are becoming more sophisticated, featuring convincing emails that closely mimic legitimate shipping notifications. The scammers aim to steal personal and payment information by tricking recipients into clicking on links or providing sensitive details. The researchers suggest that the use of advanced phishing tools from the dark web might be contributing to the enhanced quality of these scams. According to the researchers at Abnormal:

“These campaigns, on the other hand, include a remarkable level of detail and incorporate the impersonated carrier’s branding into not only the initial messages but also the multi-step phishing sites. Additionally, from a grammar, spelling, and syntax standpoint, the text of the emails is essentially flawless.”

-Abnormal Security Researchers

For further information, you can read the full article on TechRadar.

Here with me to talk about this today are Israel Mazin and Ori Mazin from Memcyco. Israel is the CEO of Memcyco – a phishing protection company, and a cybersecurity pioneer, and Ori is the company’s CRO.

Question: What did FedEx Do wrong?

OTHER RESOURCES

Website: https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/fedex-and-ups-phishing-scams-are-becoming-more-widespread-heres-what-to-know

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David W. Schropfer

David W. Schropfer is a technology executive, author, and speaker with deep expertise in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Operations at DomainSkate, where he leads growth for an AI-driven cybersecurity threat intelligence platform. As host of the DIY Cyber Guy podcast, David has conducted hundreds of interviews with global experts, making complex topics like ransomware, AI, and quantum risk accessible to business leaders and consumers. He has also moderated panels and delivered keynotes at major industry events, known for translating emerging technologies into actionable insights. David’s entrepreneurial track record includes founding AnchorID (SAFE), a patented zero-trust mobile security platform. He previously launched one of the first SaaS cloud products at SoftZoo.com, grew global telecom revenue at IDT, and advised Fortune 500 companies on mobile commerce and payments with The Luciano Group. He is the author of several books, including Digital Habits and The SmartPhone Wallet, which became an Amazon #1 bestseller in its category. David holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston College.

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