Remember: Cyber criminals are always trying to trick their victims on issues they are not fully informed on. One of the many ways they are doing that is posing as “Silicon Valley Bank” asking victims to transfer their money to another bank account. Please authenticate such, if not all such, messages or instructions.
Phishing is a type of cyberattack where criminals send fraudulent emails or messages to individuals in an attempt to trick them into divulging sensitive information, such as login credentials, social security numbers, or financial data. In some cases, phishing attacks can be quite sophisticated, with attackers creating fake websites or posing as legitimate organizations to gain the trust of their victims.
Silicon Valley Bank is a real bank that provides financial services to technology companies and venture capitalists. Criminals may choose to impersonate this bank due to its association with the tech industry, which is often seen as lucrative and wealthy.
Several INKY users received fake DocuSign notifications that appeared to come from Silicon Valley Bank. All phishing emails were spoofed to look like they came from dse_na2@docusign[.]net, the real and legitimate sending email address for DocuSign notifications.
INKY email campaign
To protect yourself from phishing attacks, it’s important to be vigilant when receiving emails or messages from unknown or suspicious sources. Always double-check the sender’s email address and be wary of any requests for sensitive information or urgent action. Additionally, you can use anti-phishing software or browser extensions to help detect and prevent phishing attacks.