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UK Phishing Surge Targets Foreign Worker Sponsorship

8/13/2025

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A dangerous phishing campaign is on the rise in the UK, targeting organizations that sponsor foreign workers and students by masquerading as the Home Office. Cybersecurity experts at Mimecast revealed that around 8,000 deceptive emails were identified in July 2025 alone, with a sharp increase in early August, aiming to steal vital credentials and enable immigration fraud.

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Story summary

A dangerous phishing campaign is on the rise in the UK, targeting organizations that sponsor foreign workers and students by masquerading as the Home Office. Cybersecurity experts at Mimecast revealed that around 8,000 deceptive emails were identified in July 2025 alone, with a sharp increase in early August, aiming to steal vital credentials and enable immigration fraud.