Security experts at Hackmosphere noted that the results shows the critical risks for organizations: 24% of CEOs clicked malicious links in test emails, compared to just 6% of CTOs, emphasizing discrepancies in threat perception among leadership roles. A recent study by cybersecurity firm Hackmosphere reveals alarming gaps in phishing awareness among C-suite executives, with CEOs demonstrating particularly high susceptibility to socially engineered attacks. The firm urges companies to adopt layered defenses: combining AI-driven spam filters (like Office 365), mandatory multi-factor authentication, and continuous phishing simulations. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. With years of experience under his belt in Cyber Security, he is covering Cyber Security News, technology and other news. Objet : Devis pour une prestation Message : Bonjour, Je vous contacte car j’ai identifié votre entreprise dans le cadre de ma recherche dans le domaine {{.Position}}. Je suis intéressé par ce que vous faites et aimerais obtenir un devis. While Office 365 flagged the majority of phishing emails as spam, Gmail allowed 98% of malicious messages to reach primary inboxes. Phishing—a technique where attackers masquerade as trusted entities to extract sensitive data—has evolved into specialized forms like spear-phishing (targeted attacks on individuals) and whaling (targeting senior executives). Campaign metrics were tracked via Gophish, an open-source phishing framework that monitors open rates, link clicks, and user interactions. A sophisticated malware campaign leveraging social engineering tactics has targeted financial technology and cryptocurrency platforms between December 20–24, 2024.
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