Vishing attacks are on the rise

Aug 07, 2026

11:50 am

What's the storyCybercriminals are using a simple yet effective technique of voice phishing, or "vishing," to hack into major US financial and investment firms.

The attackers call employees' personal cellphones, posing as coworkers or IT helpdesk staffers, and trick them into providing their credentials and multi-factor codes on fake websites.