Alexa Villanueva

The PhishLabs Blog

Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated. From tricking users into sending confidential information to crafting well executed emails that can slip past the most advanced technology, social engineering is still incredibly effective. This month we discussed this very topic and how organizations and their users should respond to phishing incidents ... Read More

When it comes to social media, there is a fine line between letting people know your holiday plans and just plain handing over personal sensitive information for unscrupulous people to use it against you. For instance, if you upload a photo announcing you will be away with your family for ... Read More

There are many misconceptions about the dark web and what goes on in the digital underground. Though the dark web is usually associated with criminal activities including drug dealing, human trafficking, selling counterfeit consumer goods and many other malicious acts, not everything in the dark web is completely dark ... Read More

The most likely way that you will be compromised online is through a simple phish or a socially engineered attack. Today, these two techniques are often combined to create an even more threatening attack, an intelligently targeted phish ... Read More

In today’s 24/7 world, whether you are in the car, on the road, on vacation, out to lunch or dinner or even on a plane, connectivity is assumed. Often getting connected is one of the first priorities when you arrive at a new place, but using a public wifi network ... Read More

Tax season may be over, but that doesn't stop fraudsters from trying to convince you that your taxes could land you in jail. It's a common vishing scheme, powered by robocalls, and there are just as many email phishing schemes to go along with it ... Read More