Device Code Phishing Up 1,500% in 2026; Vishing Doubles
Summary
Phishing attacks utilizing device codes have seen a significant surge of 1,500% in 2026, while voice phishing (vishing) has doubled. These evolving social engineering tactics are proving effective by circumventing existing security measures and leaving minimal traces for detection.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The dramatic increase in sophisticated phishing and vishing attacks indicates a growing threat landscape for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders need to be aware of the increasing prevalence and sophistication of device code phishing and vishing. Training users to recognize these evolving social engineering tactics and strengthening multi-factor authentication implementations are critical steps to mitigate these threats.