Security News > 2016 > May > Phishing attacks rise to highest level since 2004 (Help Net Security)
2016-05-26 13:00
The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) observed more phishing attacks in the first quarter of 2016 than at any other time in history. According to a new report, the total number of unique phishing websites observed in Q1 2016 was a record 289,371, with 123,555 of those phishing sites detected in March 2016. Those quarterly and monthly totals are the highest the APWG has seen since it began tracking and reporting on phishing in 2004. There … More →
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