A new sophisticated phishing campaign has been identified targeting C-level executives through malicious OneDrive links. This attack leverages the trust and familiarity executives have with cloud storage services to deliver credential-stealing payloads. The phishing emails are crafted with high precision, often impersonating legitimate business communications to bypass traditional email security filters.
The attackers use OneDrive links to host malicious documents that, when opened, prompt victims to enter their login credentials on fake authentication pages. This method not only increases the likelihood of successful credential theft but also complicates detection due to the use of a reputable cloud service.
Security experts recommend heightened vigilance among executives and the implementation of multi-factor authentication (MFA) to mitigate the risk. Organizations should also enhance their email filtering systems and conduct regular phishing awareness training to help employees recognize and report suspicious emails.
This campaign highlights the evolving tactics of cybercriminals who exploit trusted platforms and target high-value individuals within organizations. Continuous monitoring and rapid incident response are crucial to defend against such targeted phishing attacks.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:50:12 +0000