“These attacks are getting more sophisticated – using convincing branding, login portals, and even pressure tactics like ‘equipment purchases’ to extract credentials and cash,” Eshed, Co-Founder and CEO at LayerX Security, said to Cyber Security News. As phishing tactics evolve in sophistication through 2025, particularly with the integration of AI-generated content making attacks harder to detect, users must maintain heightened vigilance against unsolicited job opportunities regardless of how legitimate they may appear. “The creators of this site went to great lengths to create a job application experience that would look legitimate even upon close inspection, including creating comprehensive application flows, possibly with the use of GenAI,” noted security researchers. The attack, which emerges amid a 12% rise in global phishing attempts since 2024, employs advanced social engineering tactics to harvest credentials and extort money from victims seeking career opportunities. With vishing attacks up 28% and smishing incidents rising by 22% in recent quarters, cybersecurity experts predict continued targeting of job seekers as economic pressures make employment-related phishing particularly effective. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:15:13 +0000