{"id":219,"date":"2024-03-07T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T00:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yourtechupdates.com\/?p=1974"},"modified":"2024-03-07T00:05:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T00:05:00","slug":"award-for-most-common-phishing-scam-goes-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nyetechnologysolutions.com\/?p=219","title":{"rendered":"And the award for most common phishing scam goes to\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe class=\"fitvidsignore\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/918313402?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"US - Tech update video ready to use\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing that\u2019s 100% certain when it comes to protecting your business data, it\u2019s that you need to be aware of phishing emails.<\/p>\n<p>First things first, what exactly is a phishing email? Picture it as a wolf in sheep&#8217;s clothing, posing as a legitimate communication to deceive unsuspecting recipients. These emails often contain malicious links, attachments, or requests for sensitive data, all disguised as a business or person you already know and trust.<\/p>\n<p>And you know what they say: Knowledge is power. One of the best ways to stay safe is to stay informed. We can do that by looking at the most common phishing emails of last year.<\/p>\n<p>There are three main categories of phishing themes: Major, moderate, and minor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major themes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The biggest category is finance-related phishing emails, making up a huge 54% of attacks. These emails often contain pretend invoices or payment requests, aiming to lure recipients into giving away financial information.<\/p>\n<p>Following closely are notification phishing emails, making up 35% of attacks. These emails prey on urgency, claiming your password is about to expire or you must take some urgent action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moderate themes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Document and voicemail scams take center stage here, accounting for 38% and 25% of attacks respectively. These tactics involve deceptive files or messages designed to trick you into compromising your security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minor themes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While less common, minor phishing themes still pose a risk to people who don\u2019t know what to look out for. These include emails related to benefits, taxes, job applications, and property.<\/p>\n<p>Why should you be concerned about phishing emails? Falling victim to these scams can have serious consequences, including financial loss, data breaches, and damage to your company&#8217;s reputation. It&#8217;s essential to educate your employees about the dangers of phishing and put in place robust cyber security measures to protect your business.<\/p>\n<p>Awareness and vigilance are your best defenses against phishing attacks. By staying informed, training your employees, and using strong security protocols, you can safeguard your company&#8217;s valuable assets from cyber threats. We help businesses like yours stay safe. If you\u2019re not 100% sure you\u2019re fully protected\u2026 let\u2019s talk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which phishing scam are you and your employees most at risk from? 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