Large Enterprises Targeted in Fake Merger & Acquisition Scams
LowDark Reading · Nate Nelson·
At a glance
- Severity
- Low
- Used in attacks
- No flaws named
- Reported by
- 1 outlet
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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2026-09-03 20:18 UTC
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