"Thanks to readily available tools, it's become easier than ever to build a realistic-looking fake website with sophisticated graphic design and use it in a high-volume phishing campaign. That's the conclusion of some recent research conducted by the developers of 1Password, who surveyed 2,000 American adults to discover how prevalent phishing attacks are. The results are sobering: 89% of Americans have encountered a phishing scam, and 61% have actually handed over their credentials to a phishing attack at least once."
"The criminal gangs behind most phishing attacks work from a predictable playbook -- create a tempting piece of bait that convinces the recipient to click a link that leads to their website. According to 1Password's survey, the most common vectors for phishing attacks are personal emails, text messages, and social media. The bait is usually something that creates a sense of urgency, such as getting a special deal or tracking a delivery or package."
AI tools and readily available design resources make realistic-looking fake websites easier to create and deploy at scale for phishing campaigns. A survey of 2,000 American adults found 89% encountered phishing and 61% have surrendered credentials to a phishing attack. Common delivery vectors include personal email, text messages, and social media, often using urgent bait like special deals or delivery tracking. 1Password added a phishing protection feature that checks login destinations and warns when passwords are pasted into likely fraudulent sites. Pairing such protections with multi-factor authentication can significantly reduce account takeover risk.
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