Phishing is a common form of cybercrime that can trick individuals into providing sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.
In this blog post, we’ll break down the most common types of phishing and provide tips on how to protect yourself.
The Different Types of Phishing:
Spear Phishing
This type of phishing targets specific individuals or organizations using personalized messages and tactics. These attackers may use information from social media or other sources to make the message seem legitimate. To protect against spear phishing, be suspicious of any unsolicited messages, particularly those that contain personal information or ask for sensitive information.
Whaling
Whaling is similar to spear phishing, but it targets high-level executives or other individuals with access to sensitive information. These attackers may use official-looking emails or social media messages to trick the victim into providing sensitive information. To protect against whaling, be cautious of any messages from unknown individuals, especially those that appear to be from a superior or authority figure.
Vishing
Vishing, or voice phishing, involves using phone calls or voicemails to trick individuals into providing sensitive information. These calls may appear to be from a legitimate organization, such as a bank or government agency, and may ask for personal information or money. To protect against vishing, never provide personal information over the phone and hang up on any unsolicited calls.
SMS Phishing
This type of phishing uses text messages to trick individuals into providing sensitive information or visiting a malicious website. These messages may appear to be from a legitimate organization and may ask for personal information or money. To protect against SMS phishing, be suspicious of any unsolicited text messages and never click on any links or provide personal information.
Clone Phishing
Clone phishing involves creating a copy of an existing, legitimate email and sending it to the victim with a different attachment or link. The attacker may also change the recipient’s email address. To protect against clone phishing, be suspicious of any emails that contain links or attachments, even if they appear to be from a legitimate source.
The key to protecting yourself from phishing is to be vigilant and sceptical of any unsolicited messages, phone calls or emails. Verify the authenticity of the source before providing any personal information.
How can Etana Cloud help me protect against phishing?
Anti-phishing software
Microsoft 365 Advanced threat Protection – Safe links & Safe attachments. You may already have the license and just need it configured
Email security – Implement policies to reduce the chance of a phishing email reaching the inbox. We have experience with M365, Mimecast and Symantec
Training – Learn how to identify phishing attempts and protect your business
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