Nigeria, Jan. 20 -- Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a growing phishing campaign on LinkedIn that targets senior business executives and IT administrators, using the platform's professional setting to deliver malware and steal login details.

Threat analysts at ReliaQuest, a US-based cybersecurity firm, disclosed that attackers are using private LinkedIn messages to send phishing links designed to infect victims' computers with a Remote Access Trojan (RAT).

The campaign, which ReliaQuest described as "particularly concerning," focuses on high-value individuals, including company executives and system administrators.

According to ReliaQuest, the attackers begin by sending industry-related messages that appear relevant to the rec...