Home Resources Blog Fewer Phishing Attacks Hit More Diverse Targets

Fewer Phishing Attacks Hit More Diverse Targets

Admin Globaldots
15.06.2018
image 1 Min read

Nearly 300 brands were hit with phishing attacks in Q1, with cloud storage providers now among the top 10 most targeted.

Phishing detections are down for the second consecutive quarter, RiskIQ researchers report, but attacks are hitting a more diverse set of brands. A total of 299 unique brands were targeted with phishing attacks in Q1 2018, up from 259 brands in Q4 2017.

It’s worth noting the decline is slight, at 2%, report RiskIQ researchers in their Q1 2018 Phishing Roundup and 2017 Recap. Data on targeted brands was richer than it has been in the past, with cloud storage providers now appearing in the top 10 most targeted for Q1.

The arrival of cloud storage providers shows attackers are phishing a more diverse pool of brands. At 40% of targets, financial institutions remain the most frequently hit, followed by digital transaction providers (20%), large tech companies (10%), major health insurance providers (10%), cloud storage providers (10%), and social media platforms (10%).

Image Source

Read more: Dark Reading

Learn More

What is FinOps? The Complete Guide
Cloud Cost Optimization
Nesh (Steven Puddephatt), Senior Solutions Engineer @ GlobalDots 31.05.23

While cloud-computing supports immense innovation – providing limitless resources in the pursuit of greater output and agility – public cloud end-user spending is projected to reach a staggering $600 billion this year. Hyperscale cloud vendors remain driving forces behind this growth, having proven their salt as highly strategic launchpads for digital transformation. The competition for […]

Read more
Cloud Cost Optimization: A Strategic Approach to Business Expansion
Cloud Cost Optimization
Francesco Altomare, Southern Europe Regional Manager @ GlobalDots 18.05.23

FinOps is a strategic framework designed to manage and optimize cloud costs effectively. It’s a transformative approach that brings financial accountability to the forefront of the variable spend model of cloud computing. This model allows businesses to gain a firm grip on their cloud expenses, ensuring that every dollar spent is accounted for and utilized […]

Read more
AWS Data Transfer Cost Optimization: Everything You Need to Know
Cloud Cost Optimization
Nesh (Steven Puddephatt), Senior Solutions Engineer @ GlobalDots 17.05.23

While AWS services provide a wealth of mission-critical services – storing over 2.2 trillion objects in S3 – many organizations are left floundering in the solution’s complex pricing structures. Spanning transfer types and geographies, data transfer costs can be hugely unpredictable and rapidly get out of hand.  Below, we leverage decades of industry experience to […]

Read more
Unlock Your Cloud Potential
Schedule a call with our experts. Discover new technology and get recommendations to improve your performance.
Book a Demo