Device Code Phishing Up 1,500% in 2026; Vishing Doubles

Device code phishing attacks surged 1,500% in 2026, while vishing doubled, as newer social engineering techniques bypass traditional security controls and leave minimal forensic evidence.

Device code phishing attacks surged 1,500% in 2026, while vishing incidents doubled. These newer social engineering techniques enable attackers to bypass entrenched security controls and leave minimal forensic evidence.