A new phishing scam mimics Google Docs to trick victims into giving up complete control of their Google email and contacts. Beginning Wednesday, May 3, reports began surfacing of a phishing email that claims that one of the recipient's contacts has shared a Google Doc. The email looks
Phishing attacks can be used for various purposes, but one of the most common is to steal credentials. This means the victim must be fooled into disclosing confidential information in what they perceive as a safe environment.
What is Phishing? "Phishing" is a cyber scam that relies on fooling the victim into voluntarily disclosing confidential information or making a payment. Phishing is usually conducted via an email message that appears to be legitimate but links the victim to a malicious website. The goal of a phishing
The LA County has disclosed a breach that occurred earlier this year. Over 100 county employees fell for a phishing email scam in May of this year, exposing confidential records of over 750K citizens.