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Phishing

Learn about current phishing techniques, notable campaigns and attacks, what to watch out for 'in the wild', and more.

How Does Human Risk Management Differ from Security Awareness Training?

Security doesn’t fail because of tools. It fails when human risk goes unmanaged. Key Takeaways Human risk remains the leading cause of security incidents. Despite stronger technical ...

AI-Powered Spear Phishing Can Now Outperform Human Attackers

Researchers at Hoxhunt have found that AI agents can now outperform humans at creating convincing phishing campaigns.

UK Organizations Cite Phishing as the Most Disruptive Type of Cyberattack

Phishing was the most prevalent and disruptive type of attack experienced by UK organizations over the past twelve months, according to the British government’s Cyber Security Breaches ...

Warning: QuickBooks Phishing Campaign Targets Taxpayers

Cybercriminals are capitalizing on tax season by launching phishing campaigns targeting QuickBooks users, Malwarebytes reports.

Europe's Energy Sector at Risk: The Critical Need for Cybersecurity

Reliable energy is the backbone of any modern society. It powers our homes, industries, and economies. But what happens when this essential infrastructure becomes a target for ...

Tax Phishing Scams Spike as Seasonal Urgency Drives Attacks

Cybercriminals are quick to exploit seasonal events — and tax season is no exception. It’s a yearly honeypot for cybercriminals, who take advantage of heightened stress, tight deadlines, ...

Securing Employee Identities: Expert Tips for Identity Management Day 2025

With this week being Identity Management Day on April 8th, it's the perfect reminder for organizations to focus on protecting their employees' digital identities.

Russian Threat Actor Launches Spear-Phishing Campaign Against Ukrainians

The Russian threat actor Gamaredon is targeting Ukrainians with spear-phishing documents related to troop movements, according to researchers at Cisco Talos.

The Real Deal: How Cybercriminals Exploit Legitimate Domains

When it comes to secure email gateways (SEGs), the narrative is quite simple. For years, organizations have relied on SEGs as the foundation of their email security.

Upgraded Phishing-as-a-Service Platform Drives a Wave of Smishing Attacks

A phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform dubbed ‘Lucid’ is driving a surge in SMS phishing (smishing) attacks, according to researchers at Prodaft.