Phish in a barrel
What users don’t know about cyber threats —and why it can hurt them
Phishing is one of the oldest cyberattacks that started in the 1990s. Despite its long existence, it is still one of the most popular attacks that many users fall victim to.
Phishing emails usually look like they come from a trusted source. Consequently, staff need regular security awareness training to keep pace with the latest phishing threats.
This whitepaper explores real-world attacks and reveals the dual role users play. The roles include top targets for attackers and frontline defenders for IT teams. These attacks inspected in this asset include:
- Cloud infrastructure attacks
- Phishing campaigns
- Ransomware infections
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