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This tax season, don't let scammers turn your refund dreams into a nightmare. The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) recently uncovered a targeted campaign that exploits urgency and trust by mimicking official-looking emails and deceiving victims into interacting with emails disguised as tax return notifications—all to swipe their Microsoft credentials. For the complete breakdown and practical steps to help you spot these threats in your inbox, read our most recent blog: https://cofense.co/3F0Eh8w.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us last week at #IntelliC0N2025! We are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor and grateful for the chance to connect with so many other professionals in the industry! A special shout-out to Lee Martin for a fantastic presentation on "Building Engaging Educational Content with AI-Augmented Workflows." Didn't make it to Austin for this year's conference? Visit https://cofense.co/events to see where our team will be next!

Cofense is proud to be a GOLD sponsor for #ConveneFL25 hosted by the National Cybersecurity Alliance next week! Stop by our booth to talk to our team about how our email security solutions can help protect your business from cyber threats. Don't miss Lee Martin's session at 9 AM on Tuesday! He'll be breaking down how Cofense uses AI to drive higher levels of security awareness and achieve positive security outcomes for our customers.

Today on our blog: A complex phishing campaign targeting social media and marketing professionals has been spoofing Fortune 500 companies to distribute fake job applications to prospects. First identified by the Cofense Intelligence team in Q3 2024, this campaign stands out for its dual objective—stealing both login credentials and job application details. Read more here: https://cofense.co/4hel4xz.

The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) recently identified an alarming 4-step phishing campaign targeting Amazon Prime users, aiming to steal login credentials, payment information, and even personal verification details. Cofense PDC Analyst Adriane Andaya’s complete analysis of this attack has been highlighted in Forbes! Read the complete article here: https://cofense.co/4kpm58K.

Last week, Cofense attended the FutureCon CyberSecurity Events Baltimore/Washington, D.C. conference, where we had a great time connecting with industry peers and sharing cybersecurity expertise at our booth. A standout moment was our Chief Security Officer, Joshua Bartolomie's presentation on "Exposing Risk Exposure Gaps," which highlighted how to uncover and address hidden vulnerabilities. We're grateful for the engaging conversations, new connections, and opportunities to collaborate on building a stronger cybersecurity community. Find out where our team of experts will be next here: https://cofense.co/3Xcm4uQ.

Victory in cybersecurity, just like in Formula 1, relies on precision, teamwork, and peak performance. With real-world threat simulations and dynamic training provided by Cofense, your team will dominate every turn. Learn how your team can outpace the competition and stay secure here: https://cofense.co/3Q8P0zX.

The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) recently identified a phishing campaign aimed at Amazon Prime users. Scammers are sending deceptive emails falsely claiming that payment methods expired to create a sense of urgency and trick users into sharing sensitive information. Recognizing red flags—such as unusual URLs or inconsistencies in the messages—can help prevent you from falling victim to these tactics. Our analysts provide critical insights and proactive measures here: https://cofense.co/3QpyTxZ.

Join us in Clearwater to discover how we can help protect your business from today's most sophisticated cyber threats. While you're there, don’t miss Lee Martin's session, where he’ll dive into how Cofense leverages AI to enhance security awareness and deliver impactful outcomes for our customers. Can't make it to Clearwater but still interested in learning more about the transformative role of AI in security awareness? Check out this exclusive report from Gartner®, which discusses the impact of generative AI on security behavior and culture programs. Read more here: https://cofense.co/3Ert00v.

The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) recently identified a complex phishing campaign targeting Microsoft users. This attack weaponizes custom Microsoft 365 applications to request sensitive information from users and harvest their credentials. Our analysts break down this new attack strategy here: https://cofense.co/3QiV6h6.