Fake login pages closely resemble the visual identity and design elements of official university systems. Kaspersky has discovered a wave of phishing attacks targeting students, faculty, and academic staff at colleges and universities. Cybercriminals distribute links to fake login pages via email, and they may also appear in search engine results for login pages of academic institutions. The attackers create fake login pages that mimic the official websites of universities, then trick victims into entering their login credentials, leading to the theft of their personal data or complete loss of access to their university accounts. This campaign has targeted individuals from various countries.
Wave of Phishing Attacks on Universities
Kaspersky has discovered a wave of phishing attacks targeting university students and faculty. Criminals create fake login pages identical to official sites to steal data and block access to accounts.