cyberattacks such as ransomware and business email compromise .
Along with reflecting a shift towards the use of more business-related emails , Q3 ’ s phishing test reveals a shift away from the use of personal-related emails such as those from social media . In fact , Q3 ’ s phishing report is the first of this year that does not attribute social networking or social media sites as a top email subject category .
“ As phishing emails evolve and become more sophisticated , it is imperative that organisations prioritise security awareness training for all employees , now more than ever ,” said Stu Sjouwerman , CEO , KnowBe4 . “ Phishing emails that disguise themselves as internal communications are especially concerning since they are sure to grab the attention of users and typically incite action . New-school security awareness training for employees helps combat phishing and malicious emails by educating users on what to look out for – it is the key to creating a healthy level of scepticism to better protect an organisation and build a stronger security culture .” •
Phishing emails that disguise themselves as internal communications are especially concerning .
INTELLIGENT TECH CHANNELS 39