Phishing attacks are targeted attacks carried out by malicious actors in order to trick users into disclosing personal information such as credit card information, passwords for social media accounts, user inboxes, online accounts, and bank accounts.
Continue reading to learn more about how phishing attempts work.
Phishing Attacks and Their Types
Let’s look at some of the most common phishing scam techniques used by malicious actors and identity thieves.
1. Spear Phishing Attacks
As the most common phishing scam, spear-phishing poses a risk to the majority of businesses. These phishing emails deceive the recipient into believing the email was sent by someone known within an organization.
2. Email Spoofing Phishing Scams
Email phishing attacks are common, and spoofing refers to phishing emails in which the email address is forged to appear familiar. It’s usually easier to tell the difference between a legitimate and a phishing email address when you’re using a web-based client.
3. Credential Phishing Attacks
Malicious actors use credential phishing attacks to gain access to sensitive data stored on cloud-hosted apps. These phishing scams contain malicious links that prompt users to enter log-in information and personal information in order for the cybercriminal to gain access to sensitive information.
4. Search Engine Phishing Attacks
Social media phishing campaigns are among the most recent phishing attacks to gain popularity among malicious actors. Identity thieves create phishing sites that offer special deals and bargains and index them on social media platforms.
5. Pharming Phishing Techniques
Malicious actors use malicious code to redirect users from legitimate sites to phishing sites in domain spoofing or cloned phishing attacks. This type of phishing scam typically uses actual emails sent from the site and replaces legitimate links with malicious links.
Cegura Technologies Can Help You Prevent Phishing Attacks
Cegura Technologies can assist your company in reducing IT security incidents by preventing deceptive phishing attacks. Our team of experts understands how to assist your company in avoiding phishing scams and safeguarding the personal information of your company, employees, and clients.
