Channel Futures cites Flashpoint’s analyst assessment.
“Financially motivated threat actors will often act opportunistically, seeking to take advantage of newsworthy events.”
Flashpoint told Channel Futures that the SVB collapse triggered opportunistic phishing, BEC, and domain-based social engineering campaigns.
Why did the SVB collapse create new cyber risks?
The collapse created confusion across finance teams, giving attackers cover to launch phishing and business email compromise campaigns.
What tactics did Flashpoint observe after SVB failed?
Flashpoint observed rapid registration of SVB-themed domains designed to impersonate login pages and solicit sensitive financial information.
How does Flashpoint help organizations respond to crisis-driven threats?
Flashpoint analysts monitor opportunistic threat activity tied to real-world events, including malicious domain registration and social engineering campaigns, to help organizations validate requests and prevent fraud.
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