Cases & News About The Phishing
Welcome to the Real Phishing Cases page. We present an in-depth look at actual cyber events that have occurred in Malaysia. Our goal is to provide you with a complete grasp of the most critical security concerns that companies and individuals face today. Examining these real-world events will provide you with significant insights into the nature of cyber threats, attacker strategies, and the devastating impact these occurrences have on various sectors.
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Fraudulent emails about unpaid traffic fines
The Star article details a police warning about an email scam that preys on people who make up stories about having unpaid traffic tickets. Email scammers pose as having unpaid traffic penalties and demand money instantly from the recipient. The police advise anyone with information regarding a traffic summons to confirm it with the appropriate authorities.
02
Phishing emails are sent to business workers
At the beginning of the story, The employee receives an email from a purported foreign organization informing her employer of a change in bank account number. Without verifying the legality of the overseas bank account, the worker transferred the money from her company's bank account to it, resulting in the loss of almost RM321,000 of her company money.
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Scam concerning problems with delivery addresses
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An article on World of Buzz talks about a recent scam that involves sending out fake emails pretending to be from POS Malaysia. The liar alleges that there is a problem with a parcel's delivery address by sending emails using the POSLAJU Malaysia username. To fix the problems, these con artists will ask the receivers for payment or personal information.
04
Phishing scheme via SMS links to URLs
Phishing criminals use phony SMS messages that contain links to fake websites that sell inexpensive items. When victims try to purchase these things, a payment page with exorbitant prices is displayed. Additionally, the embedded planted base transceiver stations (BTS) reduces internet speed, which makes it more difficult for victims to recognize the scam.
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An SMS data phishing attempt
A suspect was detained in Cheras, Malaysia, for engaging in phishing activities through SMS connections. With the aid of the police, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and the telecommunications company Maxis, the suspect was located in a car that had transceiver antennas, GSM blasters, and smartphones installed in it.