“ As the gateway to valuable data and access , email accounts are always a valuable target to adversaries ”
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What is Spear Phishing ? | Tessian Explains
lose face-to-face contact , the risk of being victimised increases exponentially .”
Costly phishing attacks are on the rise Not only are phishing attacks on the rise , but they are becoming increasingly sophisticated . With such a transformation in how workers operate remotely , the cyber risks faced by organisations have increased significantly . If a remote worker falls victim to a phishing email , the consequences for the business can be significant , ranging from major IT downtime and business disruption to the loss of important data . According to a report by IBM , phishing attacks prove costly for businesses as well as time consuming , costing firms an average of US $ 4.65mn .
“ As the gateway to valuable data and access , email accounts are always a valuable target to adversaries ”
JOSH YAVOR CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER , TESSIAN
As Josh Yavor , Chief Information Security Officer at Tessian , comments , email accounts represent a valuable target for would-be attackers . “ We all rely on email at work and at home ,” he explains . “ As the gateway to valuable data and access , email accounts are always a valuable target to adversaries – especially those seeking to compromise businesses . We can also expect threats to continue to expand into other communication platforms , like instant messaging tools , personal email or social media accounts , as attackers seek to evade detection .”
Unlike traditional phishing attacks , which prioritise sheer quantity and can be relatively unsophisticated , spear-phishing
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