Spear Phishing Attack on MPs

SOURCE www.yahoo.com
Several men, including MPs, received explicit messages on WhatsApp as part of a spear phishing attack, with historical references to Mata Hari and other honeytrap incidents.

Key Points

  • Explicit messages sent on WhatsApp to at least 12 men, including MPs
  • Believed to be part of a spear phishing attack to gather compromising information
  • Historical references to Mata Hari and other honeytrap incidents

Pros

  • Raise awareness about cybersecurity threats
  • Highlight historical honeytrap incidents

Cons

  • Privacy invasion of individuals involved
  • Potential compromise of sensitive information