Malicious URLs can be crafted to hide their true destination, making a link appear as a safe file path while actually redirecting to a phishing site. How to Protect Yourself
Some kits include .exe or .js files that trigger automatic downloads or execute malware once a user visits the page.
The use of .zip as a Top-Level Domain (TLD) has created a new vector for these attacks. Attackers can register domains like office-update.zip that look like file names.
Be wary if a website immediately starts downloading a .zip file upon entry.
Backend code designed to capture credentials, credit card details, or two-factor authentication codes and send them to the attacker via email or a Telegram bot.