Original Phishing Message
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Where did the Link Lead?
The link led to a phishing site l5z55k[.]axshare[.]com designed to appear like a document sharing page.
When attempting to view the PDF, it would prompt you for credentials impersonating the Microsoft login page.
Text of Phishing Message
From: michael[@]osstherapy[.]com
Subject: CONTRACTS SETTLEMENTS PLANS
Hello,
Good morning. I hope you are well?
Please review below and kindly get back to me.
CONTRACTS SETTLEMENTS PLANS.PDF [link removed]
Thanks
Michael