Forbes August 9, 2024
Patrick Harr

Patrick Harr is CEO of SlashNext, the authority in phishing protection across all devices.

I recently coined the term “3D phishing” to describe the practice of cybercriminals who target victims through multiple channels of contact, especially when done so powered by AI. These differing channels can include emails, SMS text messages, social media platforms, collaboration tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams, messaging apps such as Signal or WhatsApp, voice calls and video calls.

In other words, anywhere you can receive a digital message, you can be phished.

How 3D Phishing Works

3D phishing combines a sophisticated, multichannel approach with various elements of deception to project a highly convincing experience. The attackers communicate with victims over diverse platforms to create...

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