Investigation and response for your phishing inbox
Phishing attacks are one of the most common security issues that both individuals and businesses face when it comes to keeping their data safe. Cybercriminals are using emails, social media platforms, texts and calls, and other modes of communications to steal important data such as passwords, credit cards, and other confidential data. Simulated phishing tests using managed phishing services, conducted regularly and under strict control, allow businesses to assess their vulnerability to real-world phishing assaults aimed at delivering exploits or stealing user credentials.
How To Recognize Phishing
Scammers use email or SMS messages to get your personal information. These hackers try to hack your passwords, account numbers, and Social Security numbers. They could obtain access to your email, bank account, or other accounts if they obtain such information. Scammers attempt thousands of phishing assaults like this every day, and the majority of them succeed. Scammers change their tactics all the time, but several warning indications might help you spot a phishing email or text message.
Phishing emails and SMS messages may look like they’re from a company you know and trust. They may:-
- Claim they’ve seen some strange activity or attempted log-ins.
- Assert that there is an issue with your account or payment information.
- Now let us say you need to verify some personal information.
- Include a bogus invoice
- Want you to make a payment by clicking on a link.
- Say you’re qualified for a government reward.
- Provide a coupon for free merchandise.
BENEFITS OF MANAGED PHISHING SIMULATION SERVICE:
Managed phishing simulation service puts end-users to the test with automated simulated phishing campaigns and can give quick phishing awareness training, as well as a detailed report with statistics and analysis on the campaign’s success. Below are the few benefits of managed phishing simulation service:-
- In a controlled manner, send targeted simulated phishing emails to your employees/users.
- Create a variety of targeted phishing emails, ranging from mass-emailed messages to emails that are extremely targeted.
- Track user behaviors in a secure and non-intrusive manner that can be anonymized if necessary.
- Users who clicked on a phishing link should be redirected to an e-learning portal for rapid awareness education.
- Examine the technical safeguards in place to prevent spam and phishing emails.
Wrapping Up!
It takes more than typos and malicious links to detect a phishing email. Attackers will use social engineering to gain access to your business and deceive your staff into giving them the information they need. With managed phishing service you scan for suspicious signs, highlight trends in your business, and figure out who else might be affected.