The Air Force Tests To See If Personnel Can Handle Cyberattacks
- 5 years ago
Business Insider reports In November, the Air Force targeted its personnel at bases in Europe with spear-phishing attacks to test their awareness of online threats.
The tests were coordinated with Air Force leaders in Europe and employed tactics known to be used by adversaries targeting the US and its partners, the Air Force said in a release. Spear-phishing differs from normal phishing attempts in that it targets specific accounts and attempts to mimic trusted sources.
The tests were coordinated with Air Force leaders in Europe and employed tactics known to be used by adversaries targeting the US and its partners, the Air Force said in a release. Spear-phishing differs from normal phishing attempts in that it targets specific accounts and attempts to mimic trusted sources.