Social media has long become an integral part of our lives. We use social media to share personal information and we have linked bank accounts and credit cards to our profiles to make online payments. This makes it possible for criminals to use social media to launch phishing attacks. Social ...
What are the four most common types of email phishing attacks that could occur to your business and how might you protect your business against them?
Phishing attacks combine social engineering and technology and are so-called because the attacker is, in effect, “fishing” for access to a forbidden area by using the “bait” of a seemingly trustworthy sender. To execute the attack, the bad actor may send a link that brings you to a ...
Scammers are getting more sophisticated with phishing attacks which makes it harder to identify when you’re a target. A good rule of thumb is to always question unsolicited messages — especially from anyone claiming to be from a government agency or large corporation. If they call or message...
Common types of cyberattacks include phishing, malware, eavesdropping attacks, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Understanding Cybersecurity Cybersecurity measures include preventing, detecting, and responding tocyberattacks. Any information stored on an Internet-connected device, computer system, or ne...
By knowing these three types of common phishing attacks, you can spot them before it is too late. It is critical that businesses take the time to train their staff to sense attacks before damage is done. Sean Haugh @Bionic_Business Sean Haugh is a Campaign Executive at Bionic Group, helpin...
the same time that cybercriminals have increased the volume and sophistication of their email attacks. Businesses must protect themselves at every point of the email lifecycle, including post-delivery, to adequately protect themselves from modern spear phishing and social engineering attempts," he adde...
Phishing 4. Spoofing Spoofingis a technique through which a cybercriminal disguises themselves as a known or trusted source. In so doing, the adversary is able to engage with the target and access their systems or devices with the ultimate goal of stealing information, extorting money or installi...
Anotherphishing scaminvolves ransomware where a user accidentally downloads a malicious file from a seemingly real sender. 3. Man in the Middle (MITM) Also known as eavesdropping attacks,MITM attacks happen when a hacker inserts themselves in the middle of a two-party transactionto gain access to...
Phishing and Spear Phishing Attacks A phishing attack entails the cybercriminal sending emails that appear to be from trusted sources. The aim of this type of attack is to acquire a person’s sensitive information or to influence them into doing something. It might, for example, feature an ...