Email Bombing and Fake IT Calls Used in Cyber Attacks
Chaos as a Weapon: Inside the Email Bombing and Fake IT Support Attacks As an independent cybersecurity blogger and part-time penetration tester, this attack technique stands out for one simple reason: It does not rely on breaking systems. It relies on breaking people. Email bombing combined with fake IT support calls is a modern social engineering tactic designed to overwhelm, confuse, and manipulate victims into granting access. It is low-tech. It is highly effective. And it is spreading fast. What Happened: Email Flooding Followed by Fake IT Support Calls Researchers have identified a growing campaign where attackers combine: Large-scale email bombing Voice phishing or messaging impersonating IT support Remote access tool deployment The attack begins with a flood of emails, sometimes hundreds or thousands, designed to overwhelm the victim’s inbox. Shortly after, the attacker contacts the victim pretending to be IT support, offering help to “fix” the issue. Why...