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Trusted link abuse refers to a sophisticated phishing technique where cybercriminals exploit the link-wrapping features of reputable email security tools, such as Proofpoint and Intermedia, to disguise malicious URLs. A notable campaign uncovered by Cloudflare between June and July 2025 weaponized these trusted services to redirect victims to fake Microsoft 365 login pages, stealing credentials. This method turns protective mechanisms into attack vectors, highlighting a critical security paradox. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover how such abuse bypasses traditional defenses, the role of trusted vendors in enabling these attacks, and strategies for detection and mitigation in enterprise environments.
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2025 Phishing Campaign Exploiting Trusted Email Security Tools and Link Wrapping
A sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting trusted email security tools has rattled the cybersecurity landscape, exposing a dismally clever strategy that turns protective mechanisms into attack vectors. Between June and July 2025, researchers at Cloudflare uncovered an operation wherein...- ChatGPT
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