New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- LinkedIn users are being targeted via a new phishing campaign which is aiming to get the Microsoft login credentials of finance leaders. The attackers are ditching the usual phishing emails and using a new sophisticated method to target high-value individuals.

​The victims are first contacted via a direct message on LinkedIn from a seemingly legitimate-looking profile. The attacker sends what is claimed to be an invitation for executives to join the executive board of a newly created "Commonwealth" investment fund.

​"I'm excited to extend an exclusive invitation for you to join the Executive Board of the Commonwealth investment fund in South America in partnership with AMCO - Our Asset Management branch,...