Intel Name: Security brief: threat actors take taxes into account
Date of Scan: January 29, 2025
Impact: High
Summary: Our researchers have observed a rise in campaigns and malicious domains impersonating tax agencies and financial organizations. This trend aligns with the annual surge in tax-related threats typically seen from December to April, coinciding with tax deadlines in the U.K. and U.S. Phishing lures in these campaigns often mimic government agencies or financial institutions that users interact with for tax filing or business-related documentation submission.