As a business, it can be challenging to keep your cybersecurity systems up to date as fraudsters and thieves quickly adapt and exploit new protection methods.
Of the many malicious attempts, phishing is one of the most dangerous and most common threats, since it preys on human error.
It involves a cyber-criminal sending an automated email or message to a large number of recipients, disguised as:
After clicking the link, the cyber-criminal can search for information and use it to steal money or blackmail the individual.
‘Spear Fishing’ messages are more targeted and customised, with the cyber-criminal pretending to be a close relative, friend or partner. These are usually delivered via email, social media or dating sites.
As remote working increases, more and more of us are using our personal mobiles for work, which has led to a rise in phishing attacks. In fact, the number of mobile phishing attacks has increased by 37% from Q4 2019 to Q1 2020
That’s why it’s important to educate your employees about the possible threats so they can recognise an attack when it happens.
There are five common types of mobile phishing attacks:
Test your ability to spot phishing with this real vs. fake mobile phishing test by Lookout.
Test your cyber-resilience with the UK National Cyber Security Centre’s ‘exercise in a box’ toolkit. This helps small and medium businesses carry out tests in preparation for a possible cyber-attack.
To learn more about how to keep your business protected from cyber-attacks, take a look at our article Three essentials of cyber security to keep your business protected or speak to one of our business advisors.
This article was created by Hank Schless, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Lookout, in partnership with Vodafone Business.
Sources
https://cybersecurity.att.com/blogs/security-essentials/mobile-phishing
https://threatpost.com/enterprise-mobile-phishing-pandemic/156236/
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