Security News > 2025 > May > Polymorphic phishing attacks flood inboxes

AI is transforming the phishing threat landscape at a pace many security teams are struggling to match, according to Cofense. In 2024, researchers tracked one malicious email every 42 seconds. Many of the 42-second attacks were part of polymorphic phishing attacks. Unlike traditional phishing methods, polymorphic phishing attacks rely on dynamic changes to the appearance and structure of malicious emails or links. Attackers use sophisticated algorithms to alter subject lines, sender addresses, and email content … More → The post Polymorphic phishing attacks flood inboxes appeared first on Help Net Security.
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