Phishing Attacks: Recognition and Prevention

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

  1. Verify sender identity through separate channels
  2. Hover over links before clicking
  3. Use email filtering tools
  4. Conduct security awareness training
  5. Implement DMARC, SPF, and DKIM

For phishing simulation and security training, contact Kief Studio.


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