Computer Science Researcher Meets Updated Phishing Attacks Head On (IMAGE)

Virginia Tech

Computer Science Researcher Meets Updated Phishing Attacks Head On

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Enterprising hackers can spoof the email address of a trusted friend, co-worker, or business and send forged emails to victims. "These kinds of phishing attacks are especially dangerous," said Gang Wang, an assistant professor of computer science in Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. "Technology changes so quickly, and now a hacker can obtain your information easily."

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