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Cybercriminals have found a new way to trick companies into paying fake ransoms – by sending physical letters in the mail. Instead of hacking networks or deploying ransomware, fraudsters are simply claiming they have stolen sensitive data and demanding money to prevent its release.

A new phishing attack is targeting Amazon Prime users, tricking them with fake renewal notifications to steal login credentials, personal details, and payment information. Discovered by the Cofense Phishing Defense Center on February 18, 2025, this attack uses advanced social engineering techniques and multiple layers of deception.