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Phishing attacks, cybercrimes that trick users into clicking on malicious links often disguised as urgent messages from trusted sources, have become increasingly sophisticated and extend beyond email to SMS, QR codes, voice calls and even secure websites. Threat actors target individuals within organizations aiming to compromise accounts and steal sensitive data. Mobile-phishing threats have escalated, with the maximum financial impact of a successful attack reaching $4mn for large organizations in 2022. To combat these risks, organizations must implement comprehensive security measures and employee education programs.