What is phishing?
Phishing attacks are fraudulent messages that appear to be from a reliable source. Typically, email is used for this. Attackers aim to steal sensitive information (such as credit card information and credentials) or install malware on a victim’s device. Phishing cyberattacks are quite common, and everyone needs to know how to defend against them.
What is the most effective protection technology?
No cybersecurity technology alone will protect against phishing attacks.
What are the dangers of phishing?
Sometimes attackers seek to obtain the victim’s credit card or other personal information for financial gain. In other cases, phishing emails are sent to collect employee credentials or other information to plan a higher-level attack against a specific company. Cybercrime, in particular the creation of sophisticated targeted threats (APTs) and the spread of ransomware viruses, often start with phishing.
How to teach users to recognize phishing?
One way to protect your organization from phishing is to raise user awareness. This applies to all employees. Senior executives are often targeted. Try to explain to them how to recognize a phishing email and what to do if they receive one. Exercises in a specially simulated environment will help to assess the actions of employees in the context of a multi-stage phishing attack.