Large Enterprises Targeted in Fake Merger & Acquisition Scams

LowDark Reading · Nate Nelson·

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Threat actors behind the "Phantom Deal" campaign are studying companies in extreme detail, aiming to dupe midlevel employees into initiating large financial transfers.

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  1. Dark ReadingEstablished SourceFirst reported

    2026-09-03 20:18 UTC

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