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Invisible Phish & HEAT Attacks: The New Web Vector

October 08, 2025

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HEAT Attacks Evade Most URL Filters
Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT) use benign-looking URLs to bypass SWG / anti-phishing scanners.

Link Redirection Chains Hide Phishing Lures
Multiple redirects through trusted domains mask the final malicious destination until after user click.

Zero‑Malware Lures via HTML Forms & Webhooks
Phishing is shifting from file payloads to form-based credential captures, bypassing attachment scanning.

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Browser-based Credential Harvesting via iframes
Hidden iframes auto-submit user sessions or steal CSRF tokens in background.

Conditional Displays for High‑Value Users
Phishing kits personalize content based on role (HR, finance), making them more credible and harder to filter.

Link reputation tools must evolve to context-based scoring
Reputation alone isn’t enough—combine domain reputation with link behavior, past visits, and session data.

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