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

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, ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

You get an email from a service you use, letting you know that your account is closing. Better click the link before it's gone! Sounds legit, but if you click the link, you could be a victim of one of ...

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 ...

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

Phishing attacks targeting Microsoft Teams users are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using both technical vulnerabilities and human trust to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Cybercriminals and hackers employ a variety of methods to access and steal sensitive information from individuals and organizations. One increasingly popular approach is vishing, or voice phishing.