Phishing scams — a form of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or into installing malware such as ransomware — are becoming more prolific, according to cybersecurity expert Chris Bluvshtein.
The expert, who works for VPNOverview.com, says the most common tactic scammers use is to get people to take action quickly and without thinking. Based on his findings, these are the most recognisable phishing scams currently doing the rounds.