The Threat of Mishing: A New Era of Mobile-First Phishing Attacks
Mishing is emerging as a major threat to business operations, with cybercriminals adapting their methods to exploit the growing reliance on mobile devices for key operations. The term, coined by Zimperium, covers various mobile-first phishing techniques, including SMS/text-based phishing, QR code phishing, voice phishing, and Wi-Fi-based phishing. As a result, businesses urgently need to adopt mobile-specific security measures to protect themselves from these increasingly sophisticated attacks.
- The increasing reliance on mobile devices for business operations has created a new vulnerability that can be exploited by cybercriminals, highlighting the need for robust mobile-security solutions.
- How will the widespread adoption of 5G networks impact the spread and effectiveness of mishing attacks in the coming years?