Whether the subject line was “You’re account will be closed!” or the email address was [email protected], we have all received and rolled our eyes at a poorly disguised phishing attempt. While many view phishing as a small annoyance, this attack method has maintained longevity for a reason and is still the number one cause of data breaches. Phishing ranges from the painfully obvious to the nearly impossible to detect, and remains a huge challenge for organizations to address and keep under control. Read on to find out what attackers are trying to achieve with phishing, why it continues to be such a large problem, and if there’s anything that can be done to reduce the risk.
