Annual March Hackness: The Opener — What a Difference a Year Makes in the World of Phishing Attacks

Area 1 Security introduces its 5th Annual March Hackness: The Phishing Tournament, a bracket-style competition featuring the top 64 brands spoofed in over 22 million phishing messages. This year's tournament sees new players like the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control due to COVID-19 themes, while traditional heavyweights such as Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and PayPal remain strong contenders. The tournament aims to highlight the evolving landscape of phishing attacks and identify emerging trends in cybersecurity threats.