Hackers Use 7-Stage Phishing Attack to Target Cybersecurity Firm Outpost24

Outpost24 targeted in a cunning phishing attack, underscoring the need for zero-trust security and layered defenses.

Mar 18, 2026

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Cybersecurity firm Outpost24 was targeted in a sophisticated phishing attack that used a complex seven-stage redirect chain to bypass email security systems without triggering alerts. The attackers impersonated JP Morgan in a convincing financial email to a C-level executive, using legitimate services like Cisco and Nylas to build credibility.

The attack leveraged the Kratos phishing kit and routed victims through trusted domains and compromised infrastructure to reach a final credential-harvesting page. Researchers say the campaign demonstrates how attackers are "laundering" phishing links through multiple trusted services, similar to money laundering.

Security firms make attractive targets because they're deeply integrated into customer environments and inherently trusted by users and systems. The incident highlights the need for layered defenses and zero-trust principles.

Source: Dark Reading

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