This is How Credential Phishing is Used to Compromise Email Accounts

Posted on June 10, 2025
Even with stronger data protection rules worldwide, keeping user data safe is more important than ever. Have you ever thought about what happens to hacked accounts, how cybercriminals use stolen data, or where that information ends up?
 
To find out, Fortra Email Security, a company that protects email accounts, ran a survey. They looked at how attackers use phishing sites to steal passwords and what they do with them afterward. Their findings show why anti-phishing software is becoming more important for stopping these threats.