We’d all like to forget 2020, but the phishing landscape provided great insights
Summary
The 2020 phishing landscape provided significant insights into evolving threat actor tactics and malware trends. Key takeaways include the prevalence of credential phishing, which constitutes over half of reported phishing attempts, and the importance of effective defense programs for rapid risk reduction.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This article highlights evolving phishing tactics and threat actor sophistication, which pose ongoing challenges for defenders.
Defender Context
Understanding the latest trends in phishing, particularly the focus on credential harvesting, is crucial for defenders. Organizations should continuously review and update their phishing detection and response mechanisms, as well as user awareness training, to counter these evolving threats.