The emails appear to come from PayPal, with valid sender addresses and URLs. When a victim clicks the link in the email, they are taken to a real PayPal login page displaying a payment request. The "To:" Field Deception: When the email arrives in the victim's inbox, the "To:" field will appear to be addressed to them. This is because email servers automatically expand distribution lists. So, even though the original request was sent to the scammer, each recipient sees their own email address in the "To:" field. This creates the illusion that the email was sent directly to them by PayPal. This subtle difference can easily be overlooked, especially if the victim isn't paying close attention. The requested amount, in some reported cases over $2,000, is large enough to be profitable for the scammers but not so large as to immediately trigger suspicion. Security experts warn that this "phish-free" phishing attack is particularly dangerous because it bypasses many traditional phishing detection methods. Since the emails and links are legitimate, they often slip past spam filters and security software. To protect yourself from this type of scam:
This new scam highlights the evolving nature of cyberattacks and the importance of staying vigilant, even when dealing with seemingly legitimate communications. Ep286 Image created by AI
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