The latest APWG Phishing Trends Report reveals new insights into how cybercriminals are refining their tactics. One growing concern is the rise of SMS phishing campaigns targeting toll road users, tricking them into providing personal and financial information.
Fortra’s John Wilson contributed to this report, offering expertise on the latest phishing techniques and what organizations can do to stay ahead of these threats.
Originally published in APWG.
Excerpt: “In the fourth quarter of 2024, APWG observed 989,123 phishing attacks, up from 877,536 in Q2 and 932,923 in Q3. Phishing generally declined across the first half of 2024, and then trended upward in the second half of the year.”
