The latest FBI’s Internet Crime Report reveals that phishing remains the most common cybercrime in the U.S., with over 193,000 complaints last year alone.
But what’s more concerning than the volume is the shift in tactics – today’s attacks are cleaner, more convincing, and designed to fly under the radar.
Cybersecurity experts at ZeroBounce are tracking the latest developments in phishing and have flagged five little-known tactics that even experienced users often miss.
Below are the most critical threats – and how professionals can stay ahead of them.
- Linkless Phishing: Emails without links or attachments, prompting direct communication. Cristescu advises verifying through another channel if unsure.
- MFA Flood Attacks: Attackers trigger multiple MFA notifications, then impersonate IT support. Cristescu urges users to pause and escalate such incidents.
- HTML Attachment Scams: These files mimic login screens, capturing credentials. Cristescu recommends caution and restricting HTML attachments.
- Calendar Invite Phishing: Malicious links in meeting requests, often from unknown senders. Disable auto-accept and review invites manually.
Users must evolve their awareness, verifying senders and domains, and staying alert to red flags.
Credit: ZeroBounce
