Cybercriminals increasingly exploit workplace trust by impersonating colleagues in phishing attacks. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson highlights the escalation of these scams, where attackers spoof legitimate email addresses to trick recipients into opening malicious attachments or clicking harmful links. Incidents like a Texas worker receiving a spam email from their employer's address exemplify the risk. Users are advised to enable two-factor authentication, monitor recent login activity, and alert IT departments to potential breaches, reinforcing the need for vigilance in digital security.