GoDaddy's Phishing Test Deceives Employees with Fake Bonus

Posted: 2025-05-12 03:01:32 UTC

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GoDaddy sent a fake bonus email to employees as part of a phishing test, which was met with criticism and an apology from the company.

GoDaddy's phishing test backfired, causing employee distress.

The company faced public criticism for its insensitive approach.

No actual bonuses were provided to employees.

Executing phishing tests without harming employee morale.

Balancing security training with employee well-being.

Addressing public relations crises effectively.