Phishing actors becoming increasingly devious

Increasing sophistication of scammers underlines need for protection, says Kaspersky

Phishing is one of the most effective techniques for online attackers to obtain sensitive information, and perpetrators are increasingly refining their techniques, according to the global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

A conventional phishing attempt involves sending an email or other message purporting to be from a reputable source in order to induce someone to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

In the past, these usually were one-time occurrences. But some actors are taking their scams to new levels, says Adrian Hia, managing…