Poles are massively deceived. It’s about Orlen
There are several phishing campaigns circulating on the Internet, with government and financial institutions playing the main role. Among those at risk are Orlen’s customers.
More and more cyber fraudsters appear on the Internet. CSIRT KNF reported that in January itself, their team reported 3,178 fake domains impersonating banking institutions, courier services, advertising portals. Scammers often offered fake investments and used social media to make their scams credible.
CSIRT warns. Fraudsters impersonate Orlen
This time CSIRT KNF warns against a phishing campaign in which cybercriminals they impersonate State Treasury companies and public trust institutions. They appeared on the Internet fake domains of Baltic Pipe, Orlen or PGNiG. People who do not know the correct Internet addresses of these websites are particularly vulnerable to attack.
Attention!
Cybercriminals create fake websites impersonating well-known companies, State Treasury companies and public trust institutions.
As part of our series, we present examples of dangerous domains that fraudsters use in their attacks.
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— CSIRT KNF (@CSIRT_KNF) February 28, 2024
Fraudsters lure Internet users to fake sites using social media advertising. They promise unimaginable profits without risk with minimal financial contribution. By clicking on the ad, we are taken to one of the fake websites, where a form for data is waiting for us. They are often found there as well space to enter payment card details. After leaving private information, a fraudster posing as a financial advisor may contact us to extort even more money from us.
