Security News > 2020 > February > Why Minimizing Human Error is the Only Viable Defense Against Spear Phishing

Phishing attacks have become one of the business world's top cybersecurity concerns.

Hackers have evolved their methods, from regular phishing attacks to spear phishing, where they use email messages disguised as coming from legitimate sources to dupe specific individuals.

"Typically, information security departments have two problems: technology and human factors," says Mika Aalto, the CEO of phishing training software company Hoxhunt.

The Rising Complexity of Spear Phishing Targeting specific people with messages cleverly disguised to appear as legitimate, spear-phishing attacks trick users into opening attachments to execute malware, or clicking links that lead to bogus websites designed to steal information.

That's why automated employee training solutions are so potent when it comes to helping companies avoid falling victim to phishing attacks.

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