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12 Most Common Phishing Attacks With Examples

12 Most Common Phishing Attacks With Examples


From fake password resets to convincing emails impersonating the CEO, phishing attacks have become cybercriminals’ go-to weapon, and they are working. In fact, over 90% of cyberattacks start with phishing. 

Powered by generative AI, attackers craft hyper-personalised, error-free messages at scale. As a result, businesses are not just dealing with junk mail; they face financial losses, reputational damage, and social engineering attacks that bypass tools and go straight for people. To combat these next-gen threats, companies are turning to advanced cloud email security solutions built to detect and defuse sophisticated phishing attacks.

This article will break down the most common phishing attack types, backed by real-world examples targeting some of the largest brands.

12 Most Common Phishing Attacks With Examples

Peter Thiel Debates 6-Layer AI Future With Palantir Cofounder: Why Nvidia Is Untouchable At Level 1—And PLTR May Be At Risk In Level 4 – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Peter Thiel Debates 6-Layer AI Future With Palantir Cofounder: Why Nvidia Is Untouchable At Level 1—And PLTR May Be At Risk In Level 4 – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR cofounder Joe Lonsdale revealed a six-layer artificial intelligence investment framework during a debate with company chairman Peter Thiel, raising concerns about his own firm’s position in the competitive landscape. What Happened:… Peter Thiel Debates 6-Layer AI Future With Palantir Cofounder: Why Nvidia Is Untouchable At Level 1—And PLTR May Be At Risk In Level 4 – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Secret Service Suspends Six Agents After Butler Rally Failures Last Year — Trump Says ‘They Had a Bad Day’

Secret Service Suspends Six Agents After Butler Rally Failures Last Year — Trump Says ‘They Had a Bad Day’

Six Secret Service agents have been reportedly suspended without pay following a disciplinary review related to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The internal investigation concluded… Secret Service Suspends Six Agents After Butler Rally Failures Last Year — Trump Says ‘They Had a Bad Day’

An Overview of How We Got Online

An Overview of How We Got Online


Tracking internet usage is more than just counting users. It’s about understanding how digital access shapes economies, education, innovation, and equity worldwide.

Over the past four decades, the internet has transformed from a research network serving a handful of academic institutions into a critical utility connecting more than 5 billion people. What began as a niche tool in the early 1990s has become embedded in everyday life, with billions relying on it to work remotely, access healthcare, attend school, manage finances, and engage socially.

While internet access has expanded at an unprecedented rate, it hasn’t been distributed equally. Many countries and communities still face persistent barriers: unreliable infrastructure, high service costs, low digital literacy, or limited access to devices. Urban regions often enjoy gigabit speeds and competitive internet service providers (ISPs), while rural or underserved areas struggle with spotty coverage and few options.

Understanding where and how the internet is used, who’s online, on what devices, and with what connection quality, can inform everything from policy decisions and infrastructure investments to business strategies and global development goals.

An Overview of How We Got Online

Progress Software Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street’s Most Accurate Analysts – Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS)

Progress Software Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street’s Most Accurate Analysts – Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS)

Progress Software Corporation PRGS will release earnings results for the second quarter, after the closing bell on Monday, June 30. Analysts expect the Burlington, Massachusetts-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.30 per share, up… Progress Software Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street’s Most Accurate Analysts – Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS)

Larry Ellison Overtakes Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg To Become World’s Second Richest Amid Oracle’s ‘Watershed’ Moment – Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Larry Ellison Overtakes Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg To Become World’s Second Richest Amid Oracle’s ‘Watershed’ Moment – Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Larry Ellison, the co-founder and chairman of Oracle Corporation ORCL, has surpassed Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg to become the second-richest person in the world. What Happened: Ellison’s net worth soared by $26 billion to $243 billion on Thursday, marking the largest… Larry Ellison Overtakes Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg To Become World’s Second Richest Amid Oracle’s ‘Watershed’ Moment – Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)