Bank phishing sites show fake suspended pages to evade takedowns
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What happened
More than 200 phishing sites were observed serving malicious content only to first-time visitors, while returning visitors saw a benign page. The tactic, which displays a fake 'suspended' message, is designed to hinder takedown efforts and automated scanning.
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What to do
- Access your bank by typing its address directly or using its official app rather than following email or message links.
- Report suspicious bank pages to your bank and to the relevant takedown service.
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SecurityWeek