Periscope

Periscope, in the context of cybersecurity, is a threat actor known for executing actions with malicious intent. Recently, it has been involved in an elaborate phishing scheme that impersonates two major companies: Periscope Holdings, a procurement solutions company, and R.S. Hughes, a North American industrial and safety supplies distributor. The operation involves sending emails containing a file named "Product List RFQ, NDA & Purchase Terms 2024.shtml." Once the recipient clicks on the email, they are redirected to a spoofed Microsoft page where their username is already inputted, thus enhancing the credibility of the scam and encouraging the victim to enter their password. In another context, the term 'periscope' refers to a camera technology used in high-end smartphones. Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max is rumored to feature a periscope camera, a feature typically found on premium Android devices. This new camera will provide superior optical zoom capabilities. The device is also expected to be equipped with Apple's 3nm A17 Bionic chip, offering improved performance and battery efficiency. Similarly, OnePlus' flagship smartphone, set to launch in India and globally in January 2024, will reportedly include a 64-megapixel 3x periscope telephoto camera. This camera will be part of a triple camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony IMX900-series sensor and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. Meanwhile, in the world of film preservation, the term 'periscope' has a different connotation as it refers to Periscope Film owners who recently released a mini-documentary about rescuing old 16 mm celluloid films from landfill.