LinkedIn Phishing Campaign Using Fake Comment Replies

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1. 13.01.2026 17:45 1 articles · 23h ago

   LinkedIn Phishing Campaign Using Fake Comment Replies

   Scammers are targeting LinkedIn users with fake comment replies that impersonate LinkedIn's branding. These replies falsely claim account restrictions and direct users to phishing sites via external links. LinkedIn has confirmed awareness and is taking action.

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   • Convincing LinkedIn comment-reply tactic used in new phishing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 17:45

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• Fake LinkedIn comment replies claim account restrictions and direct users to phishing sites.

  First reported: 13.01.2026 17:45
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  • Convincing LinkedIn comment-reply tactic used in new phishing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 17:45

• Scammers use LinkedIn's official URL shortener (lnkd.in) to mask phishing links.

  First reported: 13.01.2026 17:45
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  • Convincing LinkedIn comment-reply tactic used in new phishing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 17:45

• Phishing sites prompt users to verify their identity, leading to credential harvesting.

  First reported: 13.01.2026 17:45
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  • Convincing LinkedIn comment-reply tactic used in new phishing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 17:45

• Fake company pages impersonating LinkedIn, such as 'Linked Very,' are used to post these comments.

  First reported: 13.01.2026 17:45
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  • Convincing LinkedIn comment-reply tactic used in new phishing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 17:45

• LinkedIn has confirmed awareness and is taking action against the campaign.

  First reported: 13.01.2026 17:45
  1 source, 1 article
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  • Convincing LinkedIn comment-reply tactic used in new phishing — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 17:45