At least one anti-phishing company says it won’t be testing its customers with coronavirus-themed emails, out of concerns that it’s not socially responsible to play into fears around the current pandemic. Cofense says it has removed all COVID-19-themed spearphishing templates from its repository of attacks, and the Virginia-based company is recommending other organizations join it in a pledge to avoid using the global health crisis as fodder. Like other anti-phishing companies, Cofense sends fake emails to its customers to see if employees click on corrupted links or file attachments. “During a time when fears are justifiably running high, we believe it is wrong to confuse employees and exacerbate concerns further. We call upon the industry and organizations to join us in practicing socially responsible awareness training through thoughtful communication and education – not phish ‘testing,’” the company’s pledge, posted on LinkedIn Thursday, reads. Cybercriminals and suspected nation-state actors have been leveraging coronavirus-related lures in spearphishing […]
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