Security News > 2020 > April > Skype Phishing Attack Targets Remote Workers’ Passwords

Remote workers are being warned of a new phishing campaign targeting their Skype passwords.

The phishing emails look "Eerily similar" to a legitimate Skype notification alert, according to a report released by Cofense on Thursday.

"The threat actor anticipates users will recognize this as just that, so they take action to view the notifications. Curiosity and the sense of urgency entice many users to click the 'Review' button without recognizing the obvious signs of a phishing attack."

The webpage impersonates a legitimate Skype login page, asking for victims' Skype credentials.

"With so many people working from home, remote work software like Skype, Slack, Zoom, and WebEx are starting to become popular themes of phishing lures," said Cofense researchers.

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