back to article Brexit-themed spam surges

Symantec has uncovered a fivefold (392 per cent) increase in spam emails that use Brexit as a news hook. Cybercriminals have latched onto Brexit as a theme simply because it’s topical and likely to get the attention of prospective marks. These lures are ultimately geared towards tricking people into divulging sensitive …

  1. Pinkerton
    Trollface

    Inevitable and predictable question...

    I wonder who the most gullible and lucrative recipients are, Brexiters or Remainians...

  2. Anonymous Coward
    Anonymous Coward

    breaking! johnson & farage resign!

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