Threat Actors Stole $34,000 Using Fake Antivirus Subscription Renewal Emails

Court documents from the U.S. Secret Service reveal how threat actors weaponized antivirus subscription renewal emails in a new phishing campaign, netting them $34,000 from unsuspecting victims. Perpetrators disguise phishing emails as legitimate antivirus subscription renewal messages, claiming the recipient might be charged for renewing an antivirus subscription plan unless they cancel. The message urges the victims to call a phone number enclosed in the email to cancel the payment for the s