An impersonation attack is a type of targeted phishing attack in which a malicious actor poses as someone else or other entities in order to steal sensitive data from unsuspecting employees via social engineering techniques. Hackers try to dupe victims into transferring money, disclosing sensitive information, or providing business login credentials in order to launch cyberattacks and gain unauthorized access to systems and networks.
Security Awareness Training
Organizations and businesses should conduct regular employee training and education programs on all cyber threats, including impersonation attacks. Security awareness training should also cover best security practices like creating secure passwords, recognizing scam attempts, and safe internet browsing.
Using Custom Email Domains
Instead of using common email service providers like Gmail or Yahoo, businesses should consider creating custom email domains with their company name. This enables organizations to directly manage accounts and data, providing greater oversight and control over email data while also managing user permissions. Custom domains are also more likely to have business-oriented security measures in place than consumer email providers.
Impersonation Attacks Must Be Reported
If they believe they or their colleagues have been the target of impersonation attacks, all employees should immediately report them to an IT department. To quickly identify and eliminate impersonation attack risks, all organizations should have basic security protocols in place, including reporting processes and immediate action steps.
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