"Study: A Social Workplace Keeps Scammers at Bay"

A group of professors from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce recently published an article titled "Phishing Susceptibility in Context: A Multilevel Information Processing Perspective on Deception Detection," which delves into why employees fall victim to phishing email scams that compromise their organizations' security, despite heightened security awareness. It is estimated that between 70 and 90 percent of all cybersecurity breaches begin with phishing emails. To verify their hypotheses, they conducted an experiment in which finance division employees at a large university encountered simulated phishing attempts via email as part of their normal work routine. In addition to investing in phishing training, companies are encouraged to establish collaborations and connections among employees. According to the researchers, it is important to approach the prevention of phishing attacks as a "team sport." This article continues to discuss the importance of creating collaborations and connections between employees in the fight against phishing attacks. 

The University of Virginia reports "Study: A Social Workplace Keeps Scammers at Bay"