Evolving Threats: Next-Generation Phishing Techniques and Trends

Phishing has long been a favoured tactic of cybercriminals, exploiting our propensity to trust then steal your sensitive information. As technology advances, so do the techniques and sophistication of phishing attacks. To safeguard your data and maintain your business’s cybersecurity understanding these next-generation phishing techniques is crucial. In this article, we delve into the latest phishing trends and provide insights into how you can protect yourself and your business from these evolving threats. The Evolution of Phishing Phishing started as simple email scams, where attackers posed as legitimate “entities” (i.e. people and/or companies that you know and trust) to trick recipients (i.e. you, the victim) into revealing personal information. Over time, these attacks have evolved in complexity and frequency, utilising