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Microsoft and Trend Micro Expose Hotel Phishing Ring in Japan

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRepublic ·

Microsoft and Trend Micro uncovered a phishing campaign targeting hotel staff in Japan, using fake guest complaints and photo links to steal credentials. The attacks exploited trust in customer service workflows to bypass security. The findings highlight ongoing risks in hospitality sector cybersecurity.

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The campaign's focus on hotel staff underscores how social engineering exploits routine business processes, a vector often overlooked in enterprise security.
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