When Getting Phished Puts You in Mortal Danger

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The article discusses a network of phishing domains targeting Russians searching for anti-Putin organizations. These domains mimic recruitment websites of Ukrainian paramilitary groups and intelligence agencies. The scam aims to collect personal information from potential recruits, likely for Russian intelligence services. Victims who fall for these phishing attempts risk severe legal consequences, including lengthy prison sentences for alleged treason. The phishing sites are promoted through search engine manipulation, appearing at the top of results on platforms like Yandex, DuckDuckGo, and Bing. The campaign's effectiveness is demonstrated by regular reports of arrests in Russia related to alleged attempts to aid Ukrainian forces.