The number of mobile users falling for phishing attacks has increased significantly in 2021, according to a recent report by Wandera, a Jamf company titled Phishing Trends Report 2021. According to the report, one in ten people clicks on phishing links while on their mobile devices. Furthermore, the number of mobile users falling for phishing attacks has increased by 160 per cent year-over-year over the past 12 months. According to the report, 93 per cent of successful phishing sites are utilising HTTPS verification to conceal their deceitful nature. "Phishing attacks exploit the most vulnerable part of an organisation: its employees.

Source: The Hindu October 29, 2021 14:25 UTC