KnowBe4, the provider of one of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has announced the results of its Q3 top-clicked phishing report. “We are seeing a continued increase in phishing, including more use of common HR types of communications and less reliance on obvious social media phishing campaigns. In Q3 2021, KnowBe4 examined tens of thousands of email subject lines from simulated phishing tests. The organization also reviewed ‘in-the-wild’ email subject lines that show actual emails users received and reported to their IT departments as suspicious. Top Phishing Email Subjects in the US:Vacation Policy Update Password Check Required Immediately Important: Dress Code Changes Acknowledge Your Appraisal Remote Working Satisfaction SurveyTop Phishing Email Subjects in Europe, Middle-East, and Africa:Your Document is Complete – Save Copy Stefani has endorsed you!

Source: The North Africa Journal October 31, 2021 07:54 UTC