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Government impersonation scams have evolved into a large, highly coordinated fraud ecosystem targeting citizens across the globe. CTM360 's latest threat intelligence research analyzes a widespread campaign, referred to as GovTrap, that demonstrates how attackers systematically exploit public trust in government institutions through thousands of fraudulent digital platforms. Unlike traditional phishing attacks that rely on simple deceptions, GovTrap campaigns replicate entire government service environments. These fraudulent platforms mimic official portals with high accuracy, including branding, language, workflows, and service structures. From tax portals and licensing systems to fine payment services, each fake site is designed to appear legitimate while functioning as part of a broader, scalable fraud operation. Read the full report here:  https://www.ctm360.com/reports/government-impersonation-phishing-govtrap-scams Scale and Targeting Patterns CTM360 identified mo...

Brand impersonation in e-commerce has evolved beyond isolated scam websites into a repeatable, industrialized fraud model operating at global scale . CTM360's latest threat intelligence research analyzes a coordinated campaign—referred to as FraudWear —that demonstrates how attackers are systematically exploiting consumer trust in well-known fashion brands through tens of thousands of fraudulent online stores. Unlike traditional phishing operations, these campaigns do not rely on simple deception or low-effort spoofing. Instead, they replicate the full structure and behavior of legitimate e-commerce platforms , including storefront design, product catalogs, checkout workflows, localized marketing, and payment processing. Each site functions as a disposable asset within a broader, resilient fraud ecosystem. Read the full report here: https://www.ctm360.com/reports/fraudwear-brand-impersonating-online-stores Scale and Targeting Patterns CTM360 identified more than 30,000 malicio...