Email threats remain a favorite weapon in the cybercriminal’s arsenal, constantly evolving in sophistication and strategy. In Q1 2025, malicious actors introduced some unexpected twists to their playbook, demonstrating their relentless drive to outmaneuver security defenses. The latest VIPRE Q1 2025 Email Threat Trends Report revealed several standout key trends: the rise of SVG-based phishing, the re-emergence of callback scams, and a continued flood of spam that shows no signs of abating. Here’s a breakdown of what defenders should be paying close attention to—and what these shifts might mean for the rest of the year. SVG Files: The Sneaky New…
Farrel Moje
Farrel Moje
With over 7 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Farrel is a seasoned malware researcher at VIPRE Security Group specializing in malware reverse engineering, cyber threat intelligence, and in-depth malware analysis. He has contributed to research on a wide range of malware affecting Windows and macOS platforms also for email threats, with his work prominently featured at his current company. Farrel is particularly passionate about tackling complex cyber threats that target multiple layers of an organization's infrastructure, uncovering intricate attack vectors, and providing actionable insights to defend against them.