Social media attacks targeting businesses have jumped 12.2% in Q1 from the previous quarter, according to Fortra’s PhishLabs. Attacks on social channels are also trending higher than Q1 2022, with the average business experiencing more than 81 attacks per month. External platforms, such as social media, are widely used by cybercriminals to engage in fraud and distribute misinformation.
Recent research by the Agari Cyber Intelligence Division finds that the retail industry is dead last among major sectors in adopting and enforcing DMARC email authentication. This leaves their email channel vulnerable to brand impersonation attacks.