Phishing Awareness

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#PacketHunters – HTML smuggling in Calendar invites (aka the .ics you didn’t inspect)

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What looks like a harmless calendar invite can be a hidden delivery system.
Attackers are now embedding base64-encoded HTML payloads inside .ics files — turning “urgent meeting” requests into stealth phishing and credential traps. In this week’s #PacketHunters, we dissect how HTML smuggling works inside calendar invites, how different mail clients handle it, and how to simulate it safely before the attackers do.

Phishing has evolved from simple scams to AI-driven deception. Discover how attackers use OSINT, automation, and prompting — and how to defend against it.
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#PacketHunters – From OSINT to AI prompting: the neverending evolution of phishing

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There was a time when phishing emails were laughably easy to spot.Misspelled words, broken grammar, the classic “Nigerian prince” asking for a wire transfer. It was clumsy social engineering, and yet, surprisingly effective. Fast-forward to 2025, and phishing has become the most successful cyberattack vector worldwide. Not because it’s sophisticated in the traditional sense, but

Wake up, Neo!
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Your wrist is a vault.. until the vault leaks!

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Your smartwatch isn’t just counting steps, it’s quietly building a map of your life. Every heartbeat, sleep cycle, and GPS ping is logged across different apps and clouds, each one a potential breach point. When attackers combine those leaks with phishing emails that mimic trusted brands, the result is more than stolen data: it’s identity exposure, targeted scams, and a perfect playbook for social engineering.

a mIRC client login screen
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Decoded: Nerd Thoughts – The Neverending Phish

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Once, we were true warriors of the net. No AI copilots, no phishing kits—just skills, instincts, and endless nights on IRC and BBS boards. Back then, scams were about access and reputation, loyalty was sacred, and every trick had to be earned. Fast forward to today: phishing is industrialized, automated, and ethics are gone. Less skill, more damage. And the scariest part? We’ve lost vigilance. That’s why phishing remains a neverending story.

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BIMI DNS Records: The Email Security Layer You’re Ignoring (That Hackers Are Exploiting Right Now)

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In 2025, your brand is one spoofed email away from a full-blown breach. Modern phishing attacks aren’t sloppy, spammy, or obvious anymore. They’re precise, AI-powered, and devastatingly effective. In industries like fintech, crypto, healthcare, and global supply chains, where a single fake email can trigger multi-million-dollar fraud or leak sensitive data, the stakes are beyond

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AI Voice Cloning & Deepfakes: Emerging Cybersecurity Threats

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undeniably transformed numerous industries, enhancing efficiency and innovation. However, with great power comes significant risk, particularly regarding cybersecurity. Two alarming trends emerging from AI advancements are voice cloning (vishing) and deepfake attacks. Companies must understand these threats and adopt proactive measures to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. What Are Vishing and Deepfakes?

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How to Block Malicious Websites with DNS Filtering And Why It’s Not Enough

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Learn how to protect yourself with DNS and VPN-level filtering, and discover why real-world phishing simulations are still essential. Phishing remains the #1 threat vector in cyberattacks. Whether it’s stolen credentials, ransomware deployment, or internal fraud, most modern breaches still begin with a simple phishing email that leads to a malicious website. The good news?

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