Don't open it! | Fake HR emails are the top choice for phishing scams, research reveals

Fake HR-related emails are one of the most common methods used by fraudsters executing cyberattacks on organisations worldwide, according to new research.

KnowBe4, a provider of security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, revealed the concerning findings as part of new research on the most common email subjects clicked on in phishing tests, reflecting the persistent use of HR or IT-related business email messages to catch employees’ eyes and lure them in to what appears like a genuine internal email.