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Phishing Psychology

Explores the psychological tactics and cognitive biases that attackers exploit to make phishing campaigns effective. Articles examine social engineering principles such as urgency, authority, and trust manipulation, helping readers recognize emotional triggers and build mental defenses against deceptive attacks.

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Phishing Psychology

How Phishing Emails Work: The Psychology Behind the Click

Updated for 2026 A Single Email Cost This Company $121 Million In 2019, Rubin Schron's Cammeby's International Group wired $121 million to a fraudulent account after receiving what appeared to be a routine email from their attorney. The email was a phish. No malware. No zero-day

Carl B. Johnson Feb 02, 2019 7 min read