Phishing vs spear phishing: what's the difference in 2026?
Phishing targets the masses, spear phishing targets the person. In 2026, AI, OSINT, and deepfakes blur the line. Full breakdown with real cases and defenses.
Phishing
Phishing attack prevention, detection, and email security measures.
10 articles
May 2026
March 2026
10 email filter gaps: the subtle header signals your gateway misses
Your email gateway blocks 99% of threats. But the 1% that gets through is what matters. Here are the 10 header indicators that most filters ignore.
URL Shorteners: Why bit.ly, t.ly and Their Peers Have Become Phishing's Weapon of Choice
t.ly, Is.gd, Goo.su: URL shorteners fuel phishing, malware, and security filter evasion. Learn the exploitation techniques and how to verify every link before you click.
February 2026
Phishing trends 2025-2026: APWG statistics and new techniques
Phishing has evolved: generative AI, malicious QR codes, MFA bypass. Explore the 2025 APWG figures and the techniques redefining the threat landscape in 2026.
Google Safe Browsing, URLhaus, PhishTank, VirusTotal: how threat intelligence databases work
Every day, your browser queries threat intelligence databases to block malicious URLs. Learn how the 4 main databases work and why combining them is essential.
Clicked a phishing link: what to do right now?
3.4 billion phishing emails are sent every day. If you clicked a suspicious link, follow these emergency steps to limit the damage and secure your accounts.
How to spot a phishing email in 2026
91% of cyberattacks start with an email. Learn how to spot the warning signs, verify a suspicious link, and protect your inbox with the right protocols.
January 2026
October 2025
AI-Powered Phishing: What the MDDR 2025 Reveals
AI-automated phishing emails average a click-through rate of roughly 54%. At scale, automation can make these campaigns up to ×50 more profitable. Both figures come from the Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025 (MDDR 2025).