SMS LuxTrust-App (Smishing) _{^(2022-05-16)}

Overview

The threat actor leverages fake LuxTrust application update notifications sent via SMS to steal LuxTrust credentials / tokens..

Explanation

In this phishing attempt, the threat actor uses SMS to spread fake messages about a LuxTrust app update.

When clicking on the link, a fake LuxTrust login page is shown with a logo of LuxTrust and an additional support button. Note that neither of the links is associated with LuxTrust.

In the final phishing web page, LuxTrust token codes are asked.

Example

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Prevention

If you are uncertain about the authenticity of an email, do not hesitate to contact the entity that seems to have sent you the email using a safe communication manner, using the phone for example (no phone number from the untrusted email must be used in order to verify the authenticity).
If you are working for the Luxembourgish government or are using any of the GOVCERT.LU services, it is important to forward phishing emails to us (using Reporting an incident or the Outlook button). This will allow us to take down phishing websites and protect members of our constituency.