Phishing attacks are everywhere, and most of us can spot the obvious ones. Even if someone falls for one and hands over their password, two-factor authentication (2FA) usually adds a crucial layer of ...

Back in February 2025, several media outlets warned of a new threat targeting users of Google’s Gmail email service. Attackers used AI technology to perfect phishing emails and make them look more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. Cybersecurity is not just about tools—it is about people.

The holiday season is upon us, bringing joy and celebration. But it also comes with a surge in cybercrime. As we focus on shopping and connecting with loved ones, scammers are hard at work using ...

Cybercriminals have many ways to try to trick people into revealing or granting them access to sensitive information, and their methods—and tools—are always evolving. Businesses and organizations of ...

What makes phishing so effective is the psychological pressure scammers build into every message. They create urgency — your ...

You get an email from a service you use, letting you know that your account is closing. Better click the link before it’s gone! Sounds legit, but if you click the link, you could be a victim of one of ...

One almost feels a little nostalgic for the days of old-school phishing attacks, those poorly worded, spray-and-pray emails that most people could spot a mile off. While they were still a danger, it ...

Regular MFA can be vulnerable to phishing attacks, while phishing-resistant MFA, using security keys or biometrics, offers enhanced protection. Phishing-resistant MFA requires a physical security key ...

During tax season, threat actors reliably take advantage of the urgency and familiarity of time-sensitive emails, including ...