A report reveals that 18 American universities faced a coordinated phishing campaign from April to November 2025. Attackers used the Evilginx tool to bypass Multi-Factor Authentication and steal login credentials and session cookies, compromising user accounts. The University of San Diego was the first reported victim, and several other institutions were significantly affected.

Researchers found a phishing campaign using Phorpiex malware to spread Global Group ransomware. The attack employs deceptive file names to trick users into downloading a Windows shortcut that encrypts files offline, making recovery nearly impossible. It also erases backup files to cover its tracks.

Microsoft and Cloudflare have collaborated to take down the Raccoon365 phishing service, which targeted Microsoft 365 users. This operation aimed to protect users from credential theft and enhance overall cybersecurity measures against such phishing threats. The dismantling of Raccoon365 marks a significant step in combating cybercrime related to phishing schemes.

Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting the Lovable AI website builder to create phishing pages and fraudulent sites that impersonate well-known brands. Despite Lovable's efforts to detect and eliminate malicious content, the rising number of AI site generators is lowering the barriers for cybercrime. Recent campaigns have targeted organizations and individuals through sophisticated phishing schemes, resulting in significant data theft and malware distribution.

Phishing attacks that bypass multifactor authentication (MFA) are becoming increasingly accessible, with tools available that allow even non-technical users to create convincing phishing sites. These attacks utilize a method called "adversary in the middle," where attackers set up proxy servers to intercept login credentials and MFA codes from victims. The rise of phishing-as-a-service toolkits makes it easier for criminals to launch these attacks, posing a significant threat to online security.