Here are some of the most recent phishing trends to keep an eye on in 2022.
Cybercriminals recreate an original email that they have acquired and alter the original links with malicious ones, which generally results in malware installation. Phishing emails commonly include attachments and/or links that entice recipients to click. PDFs are the most widely utilized malicious attachments, according to a Tessian survey from 2021. Be cautious when receiving email attachments.
Unexpected text messages are less likely than unexpected email communications to trigger suspicion. Because email phishing is the most common, it is the subject of most phishing training. Despite this, cybercriminals are already using text messaging to initiate phishing attacks, taking advantage of the vast number of cell phone numbers available.
Phishing attackers have increasingly utilized company impersonation as users have become more aware of emails from unknown senders. This is where a phishing email, camouflaged as a genuine email from a company the recipient may know or maybe do business with, comes in handy.
The rise in phishing assaults in recent years has shown how successful targeted and relevant attacks can be. The vast access to information online allows cybercriminals to shift from a mass method to sending targeted emails that have a significantly higher probability of succeeding. As technology improves to automate much of this research, it’s only rational to think that attackers will take full advantage of it. For cybersecurity experts all over the world, 2022 will be a difficult year. While it is vital to educate and enlighten employees about the risks to their work and privacy, an efficient and secure solution is also necessary.