Phishing attacks have caused billions in damages over the years. Here are some of the most notorious:
1) The Sony Pictures Hack (2014)
Hackers sent phishing emails to Sony employees, gaining access to the company's network and leaking unreleased films and sensitive data.
2) The Target Data Breach (2013)
Starting with a phishing email sent to an HVAC contractor, hackers eventually compromised 40 million credit card numbers.
3) The Democratic National Committee Hack (2016)
A spear-phishing campaign targeting DNC staff led to the leak of thousands of emails.
4) The RSA Security Breach (2011)
An Excel spreadsheet attachment in a phishing email compromised RSA's SecurID tokens.
5) The Google & Facebook Scam (2013-2015)
A Lithuanian man scammed $100 million from both companies using fake invoices.
