Hackers are evading natural language processing detection capabilities used to filter out phishing attacks by adding benign text and links, according to data from Egress’ threat intelligence unit released last week. The CyberScoop article also notes that 78% of emails found to be malicious use two or more obfuscation techniques. Linked to the article is a Verizon report indicating that 31% of detected data breaches involved phishing tactics.
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Here’s How Attackers Are Getting Around Phishing Defenses
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