Parcel delivery phishing scams up 400 percent in November

Researchers at Check Point have seen a 400 percent increase in phishing scams using DHL, Amazon and FedEx branding to try to get people to part with information during the peak online shopping period. Two weeks ago, Check Point researchers documented an 80 percent increase in malicious phishing campaigns targeting online shoppers with 'special offers.' The latest spike uses subject lines like 'track your shipment' and 'delivery problem.' DHL is the most imitated brand globally, making up 56 percent of the total volume of shipping-related phishing emails, followed by Amazon at 37 percent and FedEx at seven percent. While the… [Continue Reading]