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  "timestamp": "2025-02-05T22:41:57.334063",
  "content": "Search Free Trial Get Demo LinkedIn Phish Kit November 4, 2021 Scam Warning Back in January, LinkedIn posted a warning about connection requests from individuals impersonating employees of a legitimate organization. These requests come from newly created accounts. If someone accepts the request, the attackers will have more access to the victims data. With this information, they can create specific spear-phishing emailsmessages to deploy malicious payloads. A more dangerous scenario is if another users account is hacked. Those who are connected to the victim could easily fall victim to phishing emailsmessages since there is a sense of trust that they know the sender. Usually, threat actors use a phishingfake LinkedIn webpage to do the deed. They use a phish kit , which most of the time can be easily purchased online or by just modifying existing ones. They will set up the fake page using a compromised website or a legitimate hosting website using free accounts. The image below is an example of a LinkedIn phishing page generated from the kit. It is similar to the login page of the legitimate site. Figure 1 Official LinkedIn login page Figure 2 Malicious LinkedIn login page Below is the code snippet of the phishing page redirecting the user to the legitimate LinkedIn website. Interestingly, a php configuration file contains some emails that were documented by a user in GitHub with a name handle Neonprimetime. Its GitHub space was used to document phish kits. Please take note that the related data was dated back in 2019. It could be that the people behind such malicious activities are just recycling old resources. The ease of setting up these phishing pages is one of the reasons they can do this on a regular basis. Thus, providing the bad actor with more chances of their attacks being successful. Best Practice and Recommendation Users are advised to be mindful of who they add to their social networks and be aware of phishing messages, especially the ones with links. Make sure to carefully verify and check that it will lead to a legitimate website. For businesses, timely threat intelligence can be useful but real-time analysis is proving to be a game changer . IOC hxxpe-tanam.dishut.jabarprov.go.idscriptsserviceswww.login.linkedin.comsign-inlinindex.html hxxpmelbourneitservicecentre.com.auwwwmynetworkcommlinkedin.comsign-inlinindex.html hxxpseco-consult.uz.well-knownwww.linkedin.comcommmynetworklinkedin.comsign-inlinindex.html hxxpeco-consult.uz.well-knownwww.linkedin.comcommmynetworklinkedin.comsign-inlinindex.html hxxpradioparallax.comdatalinkedln_puzo.zip hxxpuniquegaragedoorsbydylan.comwplin.zip Files 6d8a3e6d3f0fce1850b54a656030e6fa0349612416bb7217123046f69635fa78  JSPhish.SC , PHPPhish.M References     et_pb_textet_pb_columnet_pb_rowet_pb_section Try it for Free Instant Data Classification Cyren URL Category Chacker Prev Discord Attack Targets NFT Projects Phishing by the Numbers  Oct 2021 Next Company Partners Resources Investor Relations Products Freeware Demo Solutions Contact Us Privacy Management Service by Data443",
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  "analysis": "### Security Guidance Based on LinkedIn Phishing Scam\n\n**1. Security Best Practices:**\n   - **Verify Connections:** Be cautious with LinkedIn connection requests, especially from new accounts. Verify the person's identity before accepting.\n   - **Suspicious Messages:** Be wary of unsolicited messages, even from trusted contacts, as their accounts may be compromised.\n\n**2. Data Protection:**\n   - **Privacy Settings:** Adjust LinkedIn privacy settings to limit public visibility of your profile.\n   - **Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):** Enable 2FA on LinkedIn for an additional security layer.\n\n**3. Safe Usage Guidelines:**\n   - **Avoid Clicking Links:** Do not click on links from unknown sources. Hover over links to check their destinations.\n   - **Use Safety Tools:** Employ browser extensions or tools to check the safety of links before clicking.\n\n**4. Common Security Risks and Prevention:**\n   - **Phishing Attempts:** Recognize phishing signs, such as generic greetings or urgent requests. Use LinkedIn's reporting tools to report suspicious activity.\n   - **Indicators of Phishing:** Look out for spelling mistakes, mismatched URLs, and unsolicited login pages.\n\n**5. Privacy Protection Measures:**\n   - **Review Connections:** Regularly audit your connections and remove any suspicious or unfamiliar contacts.\n   - **Software Updates:** Keep all devices and software updated to protect against vulnerabilities.\n\n**6. When to Seek Additional Security Support:**\n   - **Compromised Accounts:** If you suspect your account is hacked, change your password and enable 2FA immediately.\n   - **Suspicious Requests:** Contact LinkedIn support if you receive a suspicious connection request or message.\n\nBy following these guidelines, users can enhance their security posture on LinkedIn and mitigate the risks associated with phishing attacks."
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