Phishing Attacks: Recognition and Prevention
Phishing remains one of the most prevalent cyber attack vectors. Understanding how these attacks work is crucial for protection.
Types of Phishing Attacks
Email Phishing: Mass emails impersonating legitimate organizations.
Spear Phishing: Targeted attacks using personal information.
Whaling: Attacks targeting executives and high-value targets.
Smishing: Phishing via SMS text messages.
Red Flags to Watch For
- Urgent or threatening language
- Requests for sensitive information
- Suspicious sender addresses
- Generic greetings
- Mismatched URLs
- Poor grammar and spelling
Prevention Strategies
- Verify sender identity through separate channels
- Hover over links before clicking
- Use email filtering tools
- Conduct security awareness training
- Implement DMARC, SPF, and DKIM
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