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Phishing Attack Examples

Real-world phishing attack examples dissected to reveal attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures. Each case study examines the social engineering methods used, the vulnerabilities exploited, and the lessons organizations can apply to prevent similar breaches in their own environments.

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Phishing Attack Examples

Phishing Attack Examples: Real Incidents That Cost Millions

A Single Email Cost This Company $100 Million In 2019, a Lithuanian man named Evaldas Rimasauskas pleaded guilty to stealing over $100 million from Google and Facebook using nothing more than phishing emails. He impersonated a legitimate hardware vendor, sent fake invoices, and both tech giants paid up — for years.

Carl B. Johnson May 04, 2021 7 min read
Phishing Attack Examples

Phishing Attack Examples: 7 Real Breaches Dissected

In 2022, a single phishing email sent to a Twilio employee led to the compromise of 163 customer accounts, including high-profile targets like Signal. The attacker didn't exploit a zero-day vulnerability or brute-force a password. They sent a text message that looked like it came from Twilio'

Carl B. Johnson Jan 23, 2020 7 min read