Welcome to CyberHoot’s May Newsletter!
This month, we’re spotlighting key developments in the cyber threat landscape, including a malvertising phishing campaign targeting Onfido users via Google Ads, and how organized cybercrime groups are increasing the volume and lowering the cost of attacks through division of labor. With tax season wrapping up, Microsoft is warning of a spike in phishing scams, and we’re also breaking down the top Microsoft Office exploits hackers are using in 2025—and how you can defend against them.
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