cyber criminals have become really cautious That doesn’t mean they have stopped the scams. But they have definitely improved themselves. Because almost everyone is becoming aware of all types of scams. But with the current system the criminals and scammers have found and invented new ways to use the old tricks. For example, phishing.
Although phishing is an old practice, many fraudsters are still using it. Criminals have adapted to variations and latest methods. We will learn about its prevention in this article.
Phishing
Before you move further it is better to have a good understanding of the crime. Basically the criminal requires certain things from you such as
● You bank details
● OTP
● Sensitive data
● Data of your organisation
It can be anything. These are the key points that the cyber criminals are after. They approach you claiming to be a part of the reputable company or your bank itself. After gaining your details they withdraw all of your money straight away.
Kinds of phishing
Right now there are various types of phishing. The fraudsters are using each method everyday to improve their performance. Let’s take a look at all of them.
● Spear phishing
● Google applications
● Whale phishing
● Pharming
Spear phishing
The target in this method is the company or the business itself. Basically people from reputable businesses are approached in this method. There is no way the receiver can doubt because this method requires email marketing. Which is similar to corporate advertising strategies.
Fraudsters use logos and email signatures in their own personalized emails.
Google applications
Apps of the playstore are a big part of our life. From Google Docs to Google Drive, people are using these apps to save their important documents and memorable moments such as photos and videos. Because when you save them on the online platform, it seems safer.
But the hackers can easily hack Google passwords and get all of your information. Basically, Gmail is filled with these scammers and their emails when they send them the user clicks on the link and its passwords as well as other activities go straight to the scammers.
Methods to prevent phishing Scams
As businesses are facing fishing and its attacks almost every day. It is wise to adapt according to the environment. Because when it comes to data bridge fishing is the most common responsible action. This attack causes businesses lots of money as well as time. There are certain steps that you can carry out to prevent fishing.
● No matter how frequent emails you receive it is always necessary that you check the contents of the email completely.
○ Check for spelling mistakes and poor grammar
○ Do not give sensitive data or your OTP
○ If there are any attachments do not open them.
● Be aware of the links. Double check the addresses as well as the links of the website.
○ Do not provide your login details if the email requires
○ Check the link on your computer separately. Do not open it on your mobile phone.
○ Always open websites which have a secure TLS certificate.
