Scammers get sneaky: New malware distribution tactics revealed in Avast Threat Report

The first quarter of 2023 saw a notable rise in cyberattacks targeting trust in established tech brands Microsoft and Adobe, according to the Avast Q1 2023 Threat Report. The report also revealed a 40% increase in the share of phishing and smishing attacks from the previous year. Overall, two out of three threats people encounter online today use social engineering techniques, taking advantage of human weaknesses.

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