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Power Parasites: Job & Investment Scam Campaign Targets Energy Companies and Major Brands

· Published 24/04/2025 14:56 · Modified 24/04/2025 16:41

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Published
24/04/2025 14:56
Modified
24/04/2025 16:41
Tags
2025-04-24 brand impersonation investment fraud job scam phishing social engineering social media telegram
Related entities
1 intrusion sets (apt), 5 techniques (mitre), 9 others

Description

A scam campaign dubbed 'Power Parasites' is targeting individuals in Asian countries through deceptive websites, groups, and channels. The campaign exploits the names and branding of global energy companies and other major brands to conduct job and investment scams. Victims are primarily located in Bangladesh, Nepal, and India. The operation uses over 150 domains, impersonating companies such as Siemens Energy, Schneider Electric, EDF Energy, Repsol S.A., and Suncor Energy. The scammers employ a combination of fake job offers and fraudulent investment platforms, often requesting personal and financial information from victims. The campaign remains active and continues to evolve, targeting additional prominent brands across various industries.

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