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Increasing Phishing Attacks on Mobile Platforms

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Phishing attacks are increasingly targeting mobile platforms, bypassing traditional email security measures. In 2025, 41% of phishing incidents use multichannel tactics, including SMS (smishing), voice calls (vishing), and QR codes (quishing). These attacks exploit the human element, targeting users on their mobile devices where they are more vulnerable. New AI-driven security approaches are emerging to address these threats, focusing on real-time identification and prevention of social engineering attacks. Enterprises need to adapt their security strategies to protect against these evolving threats.

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  1. 02.10.2025 17:00 1 articles · 1h ago

    Phishing attacks shift to mobile platforms in 2025

    In 2025, 41% of phishing incidents employ multichannel tactics, including SMS, voice calls, and QR codes. These attacks target mobile platforms, exploiting the human element and bypassing traditional email security measures. New AI-driven defenses are being developed to address these threats, focusing on real-time identification and prevention of social engineering attacks.

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