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Cyber Threat Alert: Phishing Attacks Exploit Microsoft Visio Files

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Source: Forbes
Cyber Threat Alert: Phishing Attacks Exploit Microsoft Visio Files
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Security researchers from Perception Point have identified a new two-step phishing attack method using Microsoft Visio (.vsdx) files to evade detection and steal credentials. These attacks exploit the familiarity of Visio files in workplaces, embedding malicious URLs that lead victims to fake Microsoft 365 login pages. The attack involves instructing users to hold down the Ctrl key to access these URLs, bypassing automated security systems. Enhanced email security and two-factor authentication are recommended to mitigate these threats.

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  1. Don’t Hold Down The Ctrl Key—New Warning As Cyber Attacks Confirmed  Forbes
  2. Phishing Attacks Exploit Microsoft Visio Files and SharePoint  KnowBe4 Blog
  3. Hackers use Visio files to spread phishing links  Techzine Europe
  4. Microsoft Visio Files Used in Sophisticated Phishing Attacks  Infosecurity Magazine
  5. New Wave Of Phishing Attacks Exploits Microsoft Visio Files For Two-Step Credential Theft  Information Security Buzz

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