Government Impersonation Phishing

Government impersonation phishing has rapidly emerged as a global, large-scale threat, exploiting public trust in official institutions to deceive citizens and extract sensitive information. In this report, CTM360 uncovers the evolving landscape of these campaigns, where threat actors deploy sophisticated tactics including fake government portals, SMS phishing, and lookalike domains to drive financial fraud and credential harvesting.
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Backed by analysis of over 11,000 fraudulent sites, the report provides a deep dive into the infrastructure, distribution methods, and monetization strategies powering these attacks. From domain abuse and hosting patterns to multi-channel phishing delivery, it highlights how cybercriminals are scaling operations while evading detection.
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This research introduces “GovTrap” as a distinct and growing threat category, offering organizations actionable insights to better understand, detect, and mitigate government impersonation phishing at scale.

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