The Evolution of Phishing: A WatchGuard Real-World Example

This post summarizes the evolution and prevalence of phishing, including SMiShing, Vishing, and angler phishing, supported by industry statistics indicating sustained high activity and costs. It recounts two recent social engineering attempts against WatchGuard employees—one LinkedIn impostor posing as an internal staffer and another WhatsApp message impersonating the CEO—which were identified and reported. The article underscores the importance of security awareness training, phishing simulations, and careful verification/reporting across all communication channels.