Evasive Maneuvers: Trends in Phishing Evasion & Anti-Evasion

• Phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated, with hackers using various techniques to evade detection.
• Two-step phishing attacks are becoming increasingly popular, where hackers send an email with a link that appears to be legitimate, but actually leads to a fake login page.
• Hackers are using IP blocklists and user agent blocklists to evade detection.
• Phishing kits are being sold on the darknet, making it easy for anyone to launch a phishing attack.
• Email security solutions are limited with resources and can be bypassed by hackers.
• Advanced phishing kits can evade detection by using HTML files and CSS code to design the browser.
• Hackers are using CAPTCHAs, geofencing, and point-of-click tactics to evade detection.
• Two-factor authentication is not a foolproof solution, as hackers can use social engineering tactics to trick users into giving away their credentials.
• Users should be trained to recognize phishing emails and to report suspicious activity.
• Companies should deploy advanced email security solutions and conduct regular phishing simulations to test their defenses.
• Users should change their passwords regularly and avoid using the same password across multiple sites.
• Users should be cautious when opening attachments or clicking on links from unknown senders.
• Users should keep their software and operating systems up to date to prevent vulnerabilities.
• Companies should conduct regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses.
• Users should be aware of the signs of phishing, such as misspelled URLs and poor grammar in the email.
• Users should report suspicious activity to the company’s security team.
• Users should be cautious when using public Wi-Fi networks and avoid transferring sensitive information.
• Users should use strong, unique passwords for all accounts.
• Users should enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.
• Users should regularly back up their data to prevent loss in case of a breach.
• Users should be cautious when interacting with unknown senders and avoid giving away sensitive information.
• Users should report any suspicious activity to the company’s security team.
• Users should be aware of the company’s security policies and procedures.
• Companies should have a plan in place to respond to phishing attacks and notify affected users.
• Companies should conduct regular security awareness training for employees.
• Companies should have a incident response plan in place to respond to security breaches.
• Users should use reputable antivirus software to protect their devices.
• Users should keep their antivirus software up to date to prevent vulnerabilities.
• Users should regularly scan their devices for malware and viruses.
• Users should be cautious when downloading attachments or clicking on links from unknown senders.
• Users should use a reputable anti-phishing software to protect their devices.
• Users should regularly update their operating system and software to prevent vulnerabilities.
• Users should use strong, unique passwords for all accounts.
• Users should enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.
• Users should regularly back up their data to prevent loss in case of a breach.
• Users should be cautious when interacting with unknown senders and avoid giving away sensitive information.
• Users should report any suspicious activity to the company’s security team.

Here is a phishing template:

Subject: Invoice for Your Recent Purchase

Dear [User],

We are pleased to inform you that you have made a recent purchase with us. Below you will find the details of your invoice.

Invoice Number: #12345
Invoice Date: 2023-02-20
Total Amount: $100.00

To view your invoice, please follow this link:

[Insert malicious link here]

Thank you for your business.

Best regards,
[Company Name]

Note: This is a simple phishing template and should not be used to phish real users.