A Memorandum To Spear Phishing Attacks
NOTICE
Dear Customers,
Phishing
The term phishing created as a homophone of fishing due to the similarity of using a bait in an attempt to catch a victim. Started by cybercriminals, as it is easier to trick someone into clicking a malicious link in a seemingly legitimate email than trying to break through a computer’s defenses. Phishing attacks are the most common security challenges that both individuals and companies face in keeping their information secure. The attacks can get access through passwords, emails, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money).
Businesses, of course, are a particularly worthwhile target. However, the attackers also know that one successful attempt against a person of great wealth can be of great profit, and spear phishing was born. Spear phishing attempts are not typically originated by “random hackers” but are more likely to be led by committers out for financial gain or trade secrets. …show more content…
Any information that they had on you can be used to access financial accounts to rack up significant debt in your name. The attackers might hide behind your name in a legal matter, leaving you with a false criminal record.
A way to protect yourself from identity theft may include password-protecting your devices and an anti-virus software, using caution when sharing personal information or account numbers, and by clearing all personal information off of technology
Dear Customers,
Phishing
The term phishing created as a homophone of fishing due to the similarity of using a bait in an attempt to catch a victim. Started by cybercriminals, as it is easier to trick someone into clicking a malicious link in a seemingly legitimate email than trying to break through a computer’s defenses. Phishing attacks are the most common security challenges that both individuals and companies face in keeping their information secure. The attacks can get access through passwords, emails, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money).
Businesses, of course, are a particularly worthwhile target. However, the attackers also know that one successful attempt against a person of great wealth can be of great profit, and spear phishing was born. Spear phishing attempts are not typically originated by “random hackers” but are more likely to be led by committers out for financial gain or trade secrets. …show more content…
Any information that they had on you can be used to access financial accounts to rack up significant debt in your name. The attackers might hide behind your name in a legal matter, leaving you with a false criminal record.
A way to protect yourself from identity theft may include password-protecting your devices and an anti-virus software, using caution when sharing personal information or account numbers, and by clearing all personal information off of technology