"Resilience to Phishing Attacks Is Failing to Improve"

Phishing continues to be the most used tactic by attackers in launching targeted attacks, as it exploits the psychological weaknesses of humans. Studies show that an overwhelming majority of cyberattacks are initiated by the clicking of an email. This article further discusses the frequent use of spearphishing tactics in APT campaigns, why users often fall victim to these types of attacks, the importance of behavioral conditioning in preventing phishing attacks, and what other research pertaining to phishing reveals. 

ZDNet reports "Resilience to Phishing Attacks Is Failing to Improve"

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