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According to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 threat research team, a phishing campaign has been active since August 2025 in which attackers impersonate the company’s recruiters to defraud senior‑level professionals. The scammers use LinkedIn data to craft personalised outreach, telling targets that their resume failed an automated screening process and then offering a paid “fix” that costs between $400 and $800.

Security firm officials note that Palo Alto Networks never charges candidates for any part of the hiring process and advise recipients to verify sender domains and report suspicious contact immediately. The campaign highlights the continuing risk of social engineering in cyber recruitment and the need for vigilance when approached about job opportunities. This is part of SecurityWeek’s broader In Other News roundup covering multiple security stories from around the industry.