An attack can have devastating results on a business. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email and the recipient is tricked into clicking a malicious link, which can lead to the installation of malware, the freezing of the system as part of a ransomware attack or the revealing of sensitive information.
Increase in exposed losses between 2016 - 2018
“The most devastating attacks by the most sophisticated attackers, almost always begin with the simple act of spearphishing.” Jeh Johnson Former Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
FBI reports businesses have lost over $12B due to phishing attacks. More than double in just over two years.
