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ALT This image shows a phishing example. On the left, there's a deceptive message pretending to be from a secure entity, urging the viewer to "Continue Verification" to prevent misuse of accounts. On the right, there's a screenshot of HTML code demonstrating how an image lure is created, highlighting specific lines related to the phishing scheme. The website URL in light gray at the bottom appears to be a link to Google Drawings.

ALT Example of phishing page. On the left, a blurred document is displayed within a web interface for "Visualizer", with redacted information and a "Return to document" button. On the right, there's HTML and JavaScript code illustrating a receipt scam tactic using a hidden dialog within a canvas element.

ALT The image is a flowchart illustrating the "ClickFix Campaign" by RomulusLoader. It outlines various stages of the campaign, including "Platform Lure," "ClickFix – Win+R," "Decimal IP Stager," "MSI Dropper," "AMSI Bypass," "Fileless PE Load," "VBScript PS → Delete," "Binary Table Staging," "C2 Beacon," "Persistence," "Process Injection," and "Credential Access." Each stage includes brief descriptions of the actions taken during that phase.

ALT A flowchart titled "Multi-Stage Attack Flow: From Reconnaissance to Business Logic Abuse" illustrates six stages. Stage 1: "Recon" involves broad reconnaissance with scanned public IPs, S3 buckets, and internal hostname. Stage 2: "Mapping" includes application mapping with software bundles, source maps, and OpenAPI specs. Stage 3: "Identity" focuses on IdP probing with login, recovery, and OAuth flows. Stage 4: "Pivot" entails pivoting to exposed API and falling back to API surface. Stage 5: "Abuse" involves business logic abuse with actions to escalate and obtain functions. Stage 6: "Write" covers unauthorized API actions and executing commands.

ALT The image illustrates a phishing lure and execution scenario. It begins with a phishing email containing links like "Docusign.exe" and "ViewDoc.exe". The "Causality View" section shows a flow where a file named "Zecurit RMM Agent" is downloaded and disguised. The process involves "chrome.exe" and "ViewDoc.exe" applications.

ALT The image is a screenshot of a phishing email that appears to be from DocuSign. It informs the recipient about a new document available for review regarding an account update. A prominent yellow button labeled "VIEW COMPLETED DOCUMENT" is displayed. There is a warning not to share the email, as it contains a secure link. The URL shown is suspicious and differs from a standard DocuSign address.

ALT The image shows a web browser with a warning about a downloaded file named "ViewDoc.exe" potentially harming the device. Options are given to "Keep" or "Delete" the file. An inset window displays the file's properties. Another inset highlights the digital signature details. Microsoft Teams is open in the background.

ALT Flowchart illustrating a seven-step malware attack using a fake PuTTY MSI with Nodja and EtherHiding Loader.

ALT A smartphone displaying an app interface is centrally placed over a background featuring an open book with an image of an ancient structure. The text on the smartphone reads "PUTTY," which appears to be an app for sharing print articles online. A button below the smartphone encourages downloading the app, and there is an "Available on the App Store" label.






























