Overview
- Scammers embed fake unsubscribe links in promotional emails to redirect users to deceptive sites that mimic legitimate services.
- DNSFilter reports a 200% surge in Argentina this quarter, with one in every 644 clicks routing to malicious domains.
- Attackers use official logos and professional layouts to coax victims into revealing banking passwords or personal information.
- Devices without updated antivirus or DNS filtering are especially vulnerable to credential theft and malware installation.
- Experts advise avoiding direct link clicks, navigating manually to official websites, keeping security software current and enabling two-factor authentication.