Analysis Of Vat Final Tax Return Payment Notification Phishing Email Suspected To Be From Kimsuky (january 20, 2025)
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This article analyzes a phishing email believed to be created by the Kimsuky group, which disguises itself as a notification for a value-added tax payment from the National Tax Service. The email appears legitimate but is linked to a Russian email address, exposing users to potential fraud. Affected: Kimsuky, email users, National Tax Service.

Keypoints :

  • The phishing email pretends to be a tax payment notification from the National Tax Service.
  • It includes a sense of urgency with a deadline for document viewing.
  • The email’s sender is linked to a Russian domain, raising suspicion.
  • Phishing links are present, leading to potentially malicious sites.
  • An analysis of the email header shows technical details suggesting illegitimacy.

MITRE Techniques :

  • Phishing (T1566) – The attack involves sending a deceptive email posing as an official document to trick users into clicking a link.

Indicator of Compromise :

  • [URL] hxxp://authurize.niduser.info.dns.cloud.check-info.o-r.kr
  • [Email Address] [email protected]
  • [IP Address] 89.221.237.244
  • [Domain] internet.ru
  • [Domain] mail.ru

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