Disruption Targets Major Chinese-Language Phishing Kits with Japanese Focus

Proofpoint Threat InsightOctober 14, 2026Threat Intel

Key findings A disruption action targeting prominent players across the Chinese-speaking phishing and fraud ecosystem struck a blow to the most high-volume threats in Proofpoint data. Proofpoint supported Microsoft and other private and public partners in the civil lawsuit and takedown action.

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AttackPhishingMessages that impersonate someone trusted to get people to click, log in or pay.

Disruption Targets Major Chinese-Language Phishing Kits with Japanese Focus

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