Phishing is the primary vehicle for cyberattacks, according to a study by PhishMe. The report found that 91% of cyberattacks were initiated by a phish. In an effort to prevent such attacks, Google has implemented several measures in recent years, including its own spam filters and automated anti-phishing tools. Other justifications included reward, entertainment and opportunity. Aaron Higbee, co-founder and CTO of PhishMe, said that sensitivity to deadlines and fears of job loss make many employees fall prey to phishing. The study also found that susceptibility to phishing drops almost 20% after a company runs one failed simulation.
Phishing is the primary vehicle for cyberattacks, according to a study by PhishMe. The report found that 91% of cyberattacks were initiated by a phish. Participants cited curiosity (13.7%), fear (13.4%) and urgency (13.2%) as their reasons for clicking on a bogus email. Other justifications included reward, entertainment and opportunity. Aaron Higbee, co-founder and CTO of PhishMe, said that sensitivity to deadlines and fears of job loss make many employees fall prey to phishing. The study also found that susceptibility to phishing drops almost 20% after a company runs one failed simulation.