Personalised cyber phishing scams on the rise

VAAL TRIANGLE - Cyber scams are evolving with personalised messages aimed at increasing credibility, blending spear phishing elements into mass campaigns. Kaspersky notes traditional phishing's typos are absent in these tailored attacks, often mimicking trusted sources. Recent incidents feature HR-themed emails with realistic sender names but lead to generic phishing forms. Hybrid phishing, rising from March to May 2024, employs AI for convincing content, error-free text, and improved design. Cybercriminals innovate with new methods, enhancing email personalisation and spoofing tactics.

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