The study conducted by Akamai Security researchers using global DNS query logs highlights a concerning trend of phishing and smishing attacks targeting the USPS, particularly during peak shopping seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Illegitimate domains resembling USPS websites attracted significant traffic, sometimes surpassing legitimate ones, with techniques like combo squatting being used to deceive victims. The analysis emphasized the prevalence of deceptive domains with popular TLD choices such as '
com' and '.top,' along with varied IP address patterns suggesting diverse evasion strategies by cybercriminals. Comparisons between legitimate USPS traffic and malicious domains during holidays revealed worrisome similarities, indicating a substantial threat to consumers. The study stresses the importance of continuous monitoring and reporting to protect consumers and enhance cybersecurity efforts. https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/study-reveals-usps-phishing-levels/