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Modern Phishing Challenges and the Browser Security

Strategies to Combat Them

By Kenneth Moras, Security GRC Lead, Plaid

In today's landscape of advanced phishing attacks, which leverage legitimate domains and sophisticated
tactics to evade traditional security measures, it is imperative for organizations to bolster their digital
defenses. Browser security solutions have emerged as a critical component in this effort, providing
essential protection that complements existing strategies such as DNS security solutions. Here’s why
these solutions are indispensable in the fight against modern phishing threats.

Understanding the Modern Phishing Landscape

Consider a scenario where an email directs the recipient to a Dropbox file. Upon clicking the link, the user
is redirected to a Google Drawings page, ultimately landing on a fake login site designed to steal

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