July PhishQueue Phishing News
“New Job, New Threats — PhishQueue Has Your Back from Day One.”
New Employees Are Prime Targets for Phishing – Here’s How to Stay Safe
The Growing Threat
What’s Going On?
If you are new to the company, welcome aboard! But heads up: cybercriminals love new employees.
A new study shows that 71% of new hires are more likely to fall for phishing attacks during their first 90 days on the job. That is nearly 3 out of 4 people. Why? Because attackers know you are still getting familiar with how things work, and they exploit that.
Sources: Keepnet Labs 2025 Report – Keepnet Report Softwerx – Softwerx Article
🛡️ Your Best Defense: Do Not Guess. Submit It.
If something feels off, even a little bit, you do not have to figure it out alone.
Just click the “Submit to PhishQueue” button in your email toolbar.
📌 Remember: PhishQueue will inspect the message and tell you if it is safe, fast.
No judgment. No risk. Total peace of mind.
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🤖 Spear Phishing Targets New Hires Right Away
🔍 Example: Research by BW Cyber found that there is typically a greater than 50% chance a new hire will be targeted by a spear phishing attack within their first week on the job—often triggered by simply updating LinkedIn or publicly announcing their new position.
In one reported case, a newly onboarded employee received a phishing email claiming to be from HR within days of starting—requesting immediate “verification” of their login credentials. Because the email referenced terms like “onboarding completion” and “mandatory form,” the new hire clicked—putting the company at risk before they even felt familiar with internal procedures.
This shows the threat is real and immediate, even on Day One.
🚨 The Bottom Line
Phishing attacks against new employees are fast, targeted, and convincing.
👉 If something feels unusual, use the PhishQueue button.
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Quick Tips to Stay Safe:
- Watch for overly urgent emails, especially ones asking for immediate action
- Hover over links to inspect the real URL before clicking
- Do not enter login credentials after clicking a link in an email – navigate to the site directly
- If in doubt, use the PhishQueue button to report the message
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🎭 Phishing Joke of the Month
💡Why did the new employee bring a fishing rod to their desk?
👉Because they heard the emails were full of phish!😆
Cybersecurity is serious, but staying informed does not have to be dull!
Stay vigilant,
The PhishQueue Team
