Phishing campaigns (Pcs) that appear to be from a legitimate source are, in reality, from hackers attempting to trick you. They want you to sharie company or personal information. In these messages, cybercriminals frequently use scare tactics, such as threatening to close your accounts or arrest you unless you give them information you ordinarily keep secure. If successful, the cybercriminal can use that information to steal your identity or access your accounts.
For example, many fraudsters claim to be from government organizations and threaten potential victims with fines or an arrest if they do not call them back with personal information.
What are the different forms of phishing?
Phishing refers to any attempt to steal information, whatever the means. Phishing campaigns can take almost any form: emails, text messages, social media direct messages, or phone calls. Cybercriminals often commit untargeted attempts to solicit personal details by casting as wide a net as possible to get people to respond. However, there are more specific versions of phishing that are worth knowing about:
- Attempts through SMS (text message).
- Spearphishing is a hyper-targeted PC attempt in which a message is designed to sound like it’s coming from a source you know personally.
- Whaling is an attempt aimed at a high-profile target, such as a senior executive or other high-ranking official in an organization or government department.
- Spoofing involves creating a fake website to get someone to share their personal information.
Protect yourself from phishing campaigns
There is no simple way to ensure you are 100 percent protected against phishing campaigns. PCs are becoming increasingly elaborate, and the growth of digital platforms, like social media, has given cybercriminals many opportunities to reach victims.The best way to protect yourself is to be extremely cautious whenever you receive a message asking you to reveal personal information—no matter how legitimate that message may appear at first glance.
Try to verify requests for information through other means. For example, if you receive a message from your bank requesting you take immediate action to click on a link or verify some information, call your bank branch directly to confirm the message’s legitimacy. Remember, most legitimate organizations will never ask you to reveal information through an email or text.
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