Category Phishing

Phishing Story: Yahoo

In 2016, a primary email service provider, Yahoo, experienced one of the most significant data breaches in history. The breach, which occurred in 2014 but was only discovered and disclosed in 2016, affected approximately 500 million Yahoo user accounts. The…

Phishing Story: Twitter

In 2017, a central social media platform, Twitter, fell victim to a large-scale phishing attack that compromised the accounts of several high-profile individuals and organisations. The attack, known as the “Bitcoin scam hack,” targeted verified accounts with large follower counts…

Phishing Story: Target

In 2014, a major U.S. retailer, Target Corporation, experienced a massive data breach that affected millions of its customers. The breach was initiated through a sophisticated phishing attack targeted at one of Target’s third-party vendors. The attackers, belonging to a…

Phishing Story: SBI

In 2018, one of India’s largest banks, the State Bank of India (SBI), faced a significant phishing attack targeting its customers nationwide. The attack aimed to trick customers into divulging their personal and financial information, leading to potentially fraudulent activities.…

Phishing Story: JP Morgan

In 2019, a large multinational corporation known for its financial services, JPMorgan Chase, experienced a significant phishing attack that targeted its customers—the attack aimed to gather sensitive customer information and gain unauthorized access to their accounts. The phishing campaign began…

Phishing Story: ICICI

In 2017, a central Indian bank, ICICI Bank, faced a significant phishing attack that targeted its customers. The attack aimed to deceive customers into revealing their sensitive banking information, leading to potential financial fraud and identity theft. The phishing campaign…

Phishing Story: Google

In 2016, one of the world’s largest and most prominent technology companies, Google, fell victim to a sophisticated phishing attack. The attack targeted many users, including regular individuals, journalists, and high-profile political figures. The attackers crafted a compelling and deceptive…

Phishing Story: Flipkart

In 2020, a leading Indian e-commerce company, Flipkart, experienced a significant phishing attack that targeted its customers. The attack aimed to deceive users into revealing their personal and financial information, potentially leading to identity theft and fraud. The phishing campaign…