Finance based scams are still high on the phishing risk list
Phishing has long been a popular vector for cybercriminals in order to coax valuable information out of victims – and 2023 was no different.
A new report from email security firm Codefense has delved into the most common themes in email phishing attacks last year. The themes it assigned were based on the contents, such as the email body, subject line, attachments, and so on.
Codefense says that assigning accurate themes to phishing emails is important as it “enables a more focused response” and “assists companies in better selecting relevant phishing simulations to use.”Major, moderate, minor
The company split the scam emails into three main categories, based on the volume: major, moderate, and minor.
Of the major themes – the phishing emails with the highest volume – finance was the most popular, making up 54%.
