THE article discusses the alarming rise in phishing techniques, particularly device code phishing, which has seen a 1,500% increase in 2026, and vishing (voice phishing), which has doubled during the same period. These newer tactics allow attackers to bypass existing security measures effectively. Device code phishing, popularized in 2020 by researcher Nestori Syynimaa, was adopted by cyber criminals after being utilized in state-sponsored attacks, and is now widely used to compromise cloud identities.
Vishing, which avoids traditional email security, has become stealthier as attackers lure victims through mobile devices, ultimately targeting single sign-on (SSO) applications. The article emphasizes the growing sophistication of these tactics and their implications for cybersecurity.