Targeted email scams are getting bolder and more convincing. Here's how they work, and the smartest ways to defend yourself.

Phishing is a type of cyberattack where the nefarious actor "fishes" for victims, trying to steal their sensitive information ...

Avoid using phone numbers for two-factor authentication (2FA) as they are vulnerable to SIM swap attacks. Instead, use ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. Cybersecurity is not just about tools—it is about people.

Cybercriminals have many ways to try to trick people into revealing or granting them access to sensitive information, and their methods—and tools—are always evolving. Businesses and organizations of ...

Phishing attacks are everywhere, and most of us can spot the obvious ones. Even if someone falls for one and hands over their password, two-factor authentication (2FA) usually adds a crucial layer of ...

Back in February 2025, several media outlets warned of a new threat targeting users of Google’s Gmail email service. Attackers used AI technology to perfect phishing emails and make them look more ...

Phishing websites continue to evolve, growing smarter, faster, and more convincing with the help of AI and advanced ...

Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has you covered. Looking for a better job? AI can help with that, too. It can even boost our health and fitness. Some tools, ...

Phishing attacks in 2025 increasingly moved beyond email, with attackers using social platforms, search ads, and ...

Regular MFA can be vulnerable to phishing attacks, while phishing-resistant MFA, using security keys or biometrics, offers enhanced protection. Phishing-resistant MFA requires a physical security key ...

Holding large sums of cryptocurrency, crypto whales attract cybercriminals who launch sophisticated phishing attacks to exploit them. These attacks often use fake websites, emails, and impersonation, ...