As companies and consumers have become more aware of phishing, hackers have refined their techniques and are now launching a more advanced form of attack known as lateral phishing. This technique is highly convincing and, consequently, highly effective.
Hackers are no longer phishing in the dark
Millions of individuals have had their personal information exposed in recent breaches at companies like DoorDash, PCM Inc., and Nordstrom. When email addresses, dates of birth, names, and other sensitive information is left exposed, it fuels cybercriminals with the resources they need to execute successful phishing campaigns.
