Pink is the latest goon squad to use fake helpdesk calls to steal creds

The Pink cybercriminal group has adopted a new tactic of posing as helpdesk support to trick victims into handing over credentials. The group calls targets claiming to be from IT support and directs them to fake login pages that steal their passwords. This social engineering method allows Pink to bypass traditional security measures and gain unauthorized access to corporate networks.

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