Rising Online Scams: From Phishing Emails to Fake News Feeds

Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated tactics to target unsuspecting users through phishing emails and fake news stories, security experts warn. Recent examples highlight how hackers exploit urgency, impersonation, and malicious attachments to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or downloading harmful software.

A phishing attempt can come in the form of an email with the subject line “Quick favor needed.” According to cybersecurity analysts, such subject lines are designed to create urgency and prompt quick responses.

The sender’s name was unfamiliar, and closer inspection of the email address revealed an impersonation attempt. The address used the name of a well-known food delivery service, Deliveroo, but with a deliberate spelling error to appear legitimate.

The email included what was described as a “screenshot” attachment. However, the file was not an image but an HTML document disguised as one. Code inside the file redirected to a counterfeit Deliveroo website featuring a message that appeared to be loading content, along with a button instructing users to “Click here if your page does not load automatically.”

Experts note that clicking such links often leads t

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