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Make It Harder to Phish One-Time Passcodes Sent Over SMS
A proposal that would standardize the format of SMS messages being used in two-factor authentication schemes has a simple goal: make users relying on those one-time passcodes less susceptible to phishing attacks.
New Tactics Emerge as Phishing Evolves
Recent phishing campaigns uncovered by Microsoft are using custom 404 error pages and search result poisoning to fool victims.
Nikkei Hit By BEC Scam As Payments Get Larger
Japanese media conglomerate Nikkei is the latest victim of BEC scams, as companies continue to fall for this form of fraud.
Phishers Play on Emotions to Fool Victims
New research from Google and the University of Florida shows that attackers use a variety of emotional triggers to trick victims into falling for their schemes.
Phishing Kit Developers Operate Like Regular Software Shops
Phishing is a numbers game—and the longer a kit remains hidden and active, the longer the attack can run and net more victims. The developers behind popular phishing kits are adopting best practices from the business world to streamline operations and make money.