LinkedIn is becoming a paradise for phishing attacks
The so-called "Great Resignation" and LinkedIn’s frequent email notifications are creating the perfect environment for criminals looking to steal login information from unsuspecting victims, researchers have warned. A report from cybersecurity experts Egress found cybercriminals have noticed the opportunity to steal identities with the help of Linkedin's email notifications, as the number of phishing emails impersonating the recruitment site has grown 232%In February 2022 alone. The premise is simple: threat actors know that LinkedIn sends numerous email notifications almost every day: from “you’ve appeared in X searches this week,” to “your profile matches this job,” to anything else in between. Everyone's used to LinkedIn's emails: They also know that with these emails being frequent, and with so many people in-between jobs (or searching for jobs), they might not be as careful with each and every message received. To top it off, these phishing emails often m...