Phishing attacks are the most prevalent form of cybercrime for a simple reason: they are effective. Every day the consequences of falling for a phishing scam can be severe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month we've put together this straightforward guide to help you and your team recognize phishing emails and understand the importance of doing so.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

What are the risks? Here are four major dangers linked to phishing attacks:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

1. Data Breaches<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Phishing attacks can reveal your organization's sensitive information to cybercriminals. Once exposed and erode customer trust.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

2. Financial Loss<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Cybercriminals frequently use phishing emails to directly steal money from businesses. Whether through fraudulent invoices or unauthorized transactions falling prey to phishing can directly affect your financial bottom line.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

3. Malware Infections<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Phishing emails may contain malicious attachments or links that and necessitate costly remediation efforts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

4. Compromised Accounts<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

When employees fall for phishing scams their accounts can be compromised. Attackers can then use these accounts to launch further attacks or gain unauthorized access to sensitive company information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The list of potential dangers goes on. However there are steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim of a phishing attack.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Here is the S.E.C.U.R.E. Method which you and your employees can use to identify phishing emails:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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• S - Start With The Subject Line:<\/strong> Is it unusual? (e.g. and avoid opening attachments from unknown senders or unexpected sources.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

  Additionally it's crucial to have a cybersecurity expert monitor your network and filter out email spam before it reaches your employees. Ensure you are taking appropriate precautions to protect your network. Phishing attacks are effective and occur frequently. We don't want YOU to be the next victim.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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