PHISHING: THE SILENT THREAT AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Phishing is a dishonest social engineering technique that involves the use of malicious websites or calls from criminals masquerading as legitimate businesses with the best of intentions
Take a closer look and you’ll see that these emails definitely smell fishy. They frequently suggest that there is a problem with your account to scare you into providing the information they requested. Don’t take a bite. An attacker may send an email that is carefully crafted to look like it is coming from a reputable credit card company or financial institution and requests personal account information. The data can be used by thieves to steal substantial portions of your private accounts.
Hardened cybercriminals have gotten very good at luring people in with deceptive links, enticing traps, and apparently safe but corrupted attachments. Be cautious because just because something looks gourmet doesn’t mean it’s tasteful. Their emails can appear genuinely authentic, just like they would if they were coming from a real financial institution, gourmet agency, or any other type of service or business.
A tempting dish: Phishing attacks typically press you to take action right away. They may threaten to deactivate a specific account, claim that your account has been compromised, or even insist that personal information or payment arrangements must be updated before an online order can be fulfilled. Don’t fall for this; it’s just another fear tactic employed by foul internet foes.
Despite network defenses’ best efforts, it is impossible to stop every unappealing phishing operation, and there is no magic bullet to stop every potential threat. There are several things you can do to be informed and on the alert, and by adhering to these straightforward instructions, you can protect yourself from the tricks and traps of freeze-dried phishing
How to recognize scam emails by quickly hovering over them
Kind of phishing a link in an email asking you to visit a website where it is necessary to enter your passcode A single email, some skilled cybercriminals, and a bit of social engineering one malicious link and a few scattered adware instructions
Instead of clicking the link, simply linger over it. Hovering will show the real website address; if something seems off, contact your local IT employees or send an email to irt@ihs.gov!
Don’t fall for social engineering on social media platforms:
Social engineers use your social media profiles to piece together your identity and hobbies in order to commit phishing fraud. They then use material that interests you to entice you into their trap by posing as someone you know. Launching their malware requires accepting the request or looking over the file! Ingredients include a variety of social media tastes, one cunning impostor, and malware for good measure.
Make sure that only friends can see your profiles by adjusting your privacy options. Always verify the legitimacy of the sender’s location. Lookup webpage URLs as well. Close the page if it seems phony! How to recognize scam emails by quickly hovering over them Kind of phishing a link in an email asking you to visit a website where it is necessary to enter your passcode A single email, some skilled cybercriminals, and a bit of social engineering one malicious link and a few scattered adware instructions.
Preventing phishing efforts on your mobile device:
Phishing tactic: a text message on your phone leads you to a fake website that requests your account information. Particularly the account-related credit cards!
One mobile phone, a dash of smishing, and a big spoonful of unwary texters are the ingredients.
Don’t text back to unknown texters who ask for personal details. Messages from non-phone numbers, such as “9576” should be avoided. Scammers use email to text services to hide their real phone number as part of this strategy to hide their identity. DO NOT REPLY!
Don’t be fooled recipe: how to prevent being duped by fake tech support calls
Scammers who call you up using your name, work title, and contact information have obtained it from public directories. Once on the phone, they pose as tech help in an effort to perplex you with a healthy dose of technical jargon. Then they claim you have a virus or software problem and ask you to complete a series of computer-related tasks! One phone, a dash of data mining, and a sprinkle of spear hacking are the ingredients. Never provide passwords or personal software details over the phone! If someone claims to be “tech support,” contact the business yourself at a number you are confident is real. Hang up and GET OFF THAT LINE!!!
