Phishing attacks continue to be one of the biggest cyber threats
Cybercriminals are becoming more and more perfidious, but they still stick to a familiar scam: phishing attacks. Although phishing has existed for nearly three decades, its prevalence and sophistication continue to grow, posing significant challenges to both individuals and businesses. Phishing involves cybercriminals impersonating trustworthy companies (also known as “brand phishing”) and sending fraudulent messages that contain malicious downloads or links. Last quarter, Walmart, Microsoft and Wells Fargo were the most imitated brands - an obvious tactic because world-famous company names inspire trust among victims. If a phishing attack is successful,...
