The Ultimate Guide to Phishing
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Phishing.
What to know about Phishing
Phishing, a pervasive form of cybercrime, continues to evolve in sophistication and scale, posing significant risks to individuals and organisations worldwide. This tag gathers extensive insights into phishing tactics, including traditional email scams, spear-phishing, SMS phishing (smishing), and emerging AI-assisted attacks that exploit human vulnerabilities and trusted brand impersonations.
Recent stories highlight the increasing frequency and complexity of phishing attacks, such as operations targeting specific sectors like finance, industrial engineering, and healthcare. Reports reveal how cybercriminal groups adapt by leveraging multi-factor authentication exploits, brandjacking, and sophisticated social engineering to compromise credentials and infiltrate networks.
Readers exploring this tag will gain valuable understanding of how phishing attacks are conducted, who the most vulnerable targets are—from individual contributors to C-suite executives—and what measures organisations and individuals can take to mitigate risks. The tag also delves into cybersecurity solutions, training programs, and industry collaborations designed to bolster phishing resistance, emphasizing the critical role of combining technology, awareness, and proactive defense to combat this ever-changing threat landscape.
American Phishing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Abnormal AI names three executives amid attack surge
Abnormal AI hires three senior executives as attacks on secure email gateways jump 97%, sharpening demand for stronger AI-driven defences.
AI now powers most dangerous cyber threats, warns SANS
SANS says AI has become routine in the most dangerous cyber attacks, leaving defenders racing to keep pace with faster, smarter intrusions.
Healthcare hit by ransomware every 10 hours, Securin says
Securin says healthcare faces ransomware attacks about every 10 hours, with hospitals repeatedly hit via known flaws, stolen credentials and remote access.
Mythos model sparks warnings over AI cyber threats
Enterprises urged to overhaul cyber defences as Anthropic's upcoming Mythos model raises fears of faster phishing, deepfakes and automated attacks.
Humanix to pitch human-layer security at RSAC 2026
Humanix will pitch its human-layer security platform at RSAC 2026's Innovation Sandbox after landing a Top 10 finalist spot and USD $5 million.
Unicorns outpace Global 2000 on core domain security
Unicorns beat Global 2000 on core domain security, yet weak registry locks and scant DNS redundancy leave major gaps in cyber defences.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Phishing
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
DigiCert updates document signing tool to curb AI fraud
1Kosmos tops KuppingerCole 2026 passwordless ranking
IRONSCALES adds AI agents to counter next‑gen phishing
Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access
Featured News
Expert Columns
Stolen credentials don't have to mean a breach
One click can trigger a breach, but security can stop it
Saving the weekend: How SonicWall's SonicSentry SOC stopped a Saturday night cyberattack
A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
Solving the '3 AM Problem' with 24/7 cyber defence
New email phishing tricks exploit QR codes & Teams
AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear
Mid-market fraud prevention: mistakes retailers keep making
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Phishing News
US small firms face rising cyber attacks amid weak defences
Nearly half of US small firms have suffered cyber attacks in five years as many still rely on untrained staff and weak defences to cope.
1Kosmos brings biometrics to Saviynt identity platform
1Kosmos has joined the Saviynt Exchange, embedding biometric identity proofing and passwordless login into Saviynt's cloud security platform.
Top 5 compliance and cybersecurity predictions for 2026
In 2026, escalating AI threats and complex regulations will make continuous compliance crucial as data breaches now cost an average USD $4.61 million globally.
The power of cybersecurity dashboards in modern risk management
Cybersecurity dashboards reveal hidden system risks, providing real-time data to prioritise and rapidly fix vulnerabilities in today's complex digital environments.
Iran-linked cyber spies blend tactics to target US policy experts
Iran-linked cyber spies have combined tactics from multiple hacking groups in a new phishing campaign targeting US experts on Iranian politics and the IRGC.
Less than half of manufacturers feel ready for top cyber threats
Less than half of manufacturers worldwide feel prepared to tackle major cyber threats like AI-driven attacks and deepfakes, reveals LevelBlue research.
US stops USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid AI scam surge
US authorities have halted USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid rising AI-driven scams using deepfakes, gift card fraud, and sophisticated phishing tactics.
US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.
US government face surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts
US state and local governments face a surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts, with ransom costs averaging USD $872,656 per attack since 2018.
Phishing attacks become harder to spot as hackers adapt tactics
Phishing remains the top US cybercrime, with 193,000 complaints; attackers now use subtle linkless emails and fake MFA alerts to trick users.
Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.
EasyDMARC partners with GuidePoint for email security boost
As the PCI DSS V4.0 compliance deadline nears, EasyDMARC partners with GuidePoint Security to enhance email security against rising phishing threats.
Outtake launches Recon Agent to trace AI attacks early
Outtake launches Recon Agent and an eight-stage AI attack framework, with USD $40 million backing to spot identity threats earlier.
Qilin drives 43% rise in ransomware attacks
Qilin-linked ransomware attacks jumped 43% in March, NCC Group says, as AI-fuelled deception and software flaws widen the threat picture.
Microsoft warns of surge in QR code phishing attacks
Microsoft sees QR code phishing surge 146% to 18.7 million attacks in March as Tycoon2FA disruption cuts volume and tactics shift.
CSC launches support for companies seeking .BRAND domains
CSC launches support programme for companies seeking .BRAND top-level domains as ICANN opens its first new gTLD window since 2012.
AI is biggest cyber threat to CISOs, NCC Group warns
Artificial intelligence heightens cyber risk for chief information security officers as ransomware attacks rise 22% in March, NCC Group says.
Industrial manufacturing tops Digitain cyber risk ranking
Industrial manufacturing heads Digitain's cyber risk index, with healthcare and information technology close behind as attacks, breaches and ransomware mount.
Norton warns of hotel booking Reservation Hijack scams
Norton warns travellers that scammers are using real hotel reservation data to send convincing payment demands through trusted apps and emails.
Bitdefender warns journalists on phishing & source safety
Bitdefender urges journalists to harden phones, accounts and source contacts against phishing, spyware, impersonation and AI-linked leaks.