Something Phishy: The Ongoing Threat of Classic Phishing (CSCAN | PlymUniInfoSec)
Channel: Cyber Security at the University of Plymouth
Date: 2014-05-21

Phishing has been a recognised threat for over a decade and continues to represent a significant issue for the individuals and organisations that might fall victim. Steven Furnell examines the problem still posed by the classic phishing messages, which get sent out in an ad hoc manner in the hope of hooking victims. The problem can be exacerbated when legitimate emails are still sent with characteristics that users are advised to regard as hallmarks of phishing.

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