Many security incidents start with a phishing email that looks legitimate.

Taking a moment to verify links and senders can prevent bigger issues later.

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I’ve experienced many phishing campaigns in my career. Lots of long nights supporting incident response teams and SOC operations chasing down the phishing infrastructure to stop the campaign for long-term effect rather than blocking sender names.

Most of the times, we were successful. Phishing campaigns were just another event. Maybe 1-2 clicks, credentials were reset, session tokens were reset, and it was just like any other day.

Today was different. Today I experienced for the first time ever, a phishing campaign that went from initial click to full account takeover and business email compromise in 8 minutes on a scale of thousands of recipients.

A completely scripted, and likely automated phishing campaign, enabled the attacker(s) to successfully compromise in synchronization over 100 user accounts in less than 10 minutes. That’s how long it took before I was able to reach the data dump server as I was getting each indicator ingested for blocking. That’s how fast it took the infrastructure to rotate for a second wave.

I’ve ran this exact playbook a thousand times before as a threat intel analyst with great success. Their automated attack beat me to the punch.

It doesn’t matter how fast your response time is, it doesn’t matter how well your team rehearses their playbooks, or how many table tops you conduct a year; the reality is that automation is making defender’s lives harder, where normal, everyday SOC events become severe incidents.

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Anti-Phishing Solutions: Effectiveness, Limitations & What Really Keeps You Safe

Explore anti-phishing solutions—their effectiveness, limitations, and what truly keeps you safe from phishing attacks in today’s evolving threat landscape.

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New study shows AI-generated phishing training boosts user detection rates — simulated threats build real resilience. Educate before you react. 🎓📧 #PhishingAwareness #AITraining

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👻 Trick or threat?

The scariest tricks don’t happen in haunted houses – they land right in your inbox.

Phishing emails pretend to be real, luring you into fake links or asking for your login details. At mailbox, we block most of these monsters – but some still slip through.

Learn how to spot them and keep your mailbox safe from digital ghosts and data vampires:

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What Is Anti-Phishing? Best Techniques to Prevent Phishing Attacks in 2025

Learn what anti-phishing is and discover the best techniques to prevent phishing attacks in 2025. Protect your data and stay safe online with expert tips.

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City of Raleigh Scam Alert: Stay Safe from Phishing Emails

The City of Raleigh’s Planning and Development Department has issued a warning about a phishing scam targeting community members who recently interacted with the department. These fraudulent emails appear to come from the City, requesting payment or sensitive information — but they are not legitimate.

The scam messages are designed to trick you into clicking malicious links, sharing personal information, or submitting payments through fake portals. Protect yourself by learning how to spot these scams and what steps to take if you receive one.

🧠 What To Do If You Receive a Suspicious Email

If you suspect that you’ve received a phishing email posing as the City of Raleigh:

🚫 Do not reply or click on any links. 🚫 Do not open attachments. 🗑 Report the email as spam or phishing, then delete it immediately.

🔍 How to Spot a Phishing Email

Phishing messages often look official — but small details can give them away. Here’s what to watch for:

Check the sender’s address. Official City of Raleigh emails from the Permit and Development Portal end in @raleighnc.gov. The fraudulent email reported in this scam was sent from [email protected], which is not associated with the City. Watch for urgency or threats. Scammers often use alarming language to pressure you into taking action quickly — like “Immediate payment required” or “Your account will be suspended.” Hover before you click. Before clicking any link, hover your mouse to see the true URL. If it doesn’t match a trusted city address, don’t click it. Be wary of requests for personal data. The City of Raleigh will never ask for your Social Security number, banking details, or passwords via email.

✅ How to Verify City Communications

If you’re unsure whether an email is legitimate:

Visit the official Permit and Development Portal directly through the City’s website. Or contact the Customer Service Center at 919-996-2500 to confirm whether you have any outstanding invoices or applications.

🛡 Stay Vigilant and Protect Your Community

Phishing scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, but awareness is your best defense. By staying alert, verifying official communications, and reporting suspicious messages, you help keep Raleigh’s digital community safe and secure.

For more information and updates, visit raleighnc.gov and follow the City’s official alerts.

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A single phishing click shook NPM’s open-source world—compromised packages like chalk and debug hit millions of cloud setups in just two hours. How did the community turn the tide so fast?

https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/enhancing-open-source-security-lessons-from-the-npm-supply-chain-attack/

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