Storm-2657 Targets Universities with Payroll Phishing Scams

Storm-2657 Targets Universities with Payroll Phishing Scams

A new hacking group, Storm-2657, is targeting U.S. universities with sophisticated phishing attacks aimed at hijacking payroll payments. These 'pirate payroll' attacks exploit social engineering tactics to manipulate staff into providing sensitive login information.
Oct 25, 2025 Actor: Storm-2657 Sector: Education Region: United States