"Financial Firms Fall Prey to Sophisticated Scams: Point72 and Citadel Among Victims of Audio Phishing Schemes. Several high-profile financial institutions, including hedge funds Point72 and Citadel, have recently been targeted by a new wave of audio phishing scams. These sophisticated schemes involve scammers using voice messages to trick employees into divulging sensitive information, such as login credentials and financial data. The attacks are believed to be part of a broader trend of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats targeting the financial sector, with hackers using social engineering tactics to exploit human vulnerabilities. As the financial industry continues to grapple with the evolving threat landscape, experts warn of the need for enhanced security measures to protect against these types of attacks."


Point72 and Citadel among firms targeted by audio phishing schemes