Cybercriminals most frequently use phishing as a method of attack. This communication is a hoax designed to trick the recipient into disclosing private information, sending money, or clicking on a dangerous link. Usually, it is transmitted by email, social media direct messages, or some other text-based method.
There are many different kinds of phishing, but for big firms, whaling or imitation phishing is the most dangerous. In this kind of attack, the cybercriminal poses as a senior executive to target the employees of the target company. In order to mislead the recipient, deceptively similar email addresses, display names, and messages are used. Since an email from top management or a professional acquaintance is typically taken to be authentic and doesn’t arouse suspicion, it is a particularly effective strategy.
To mitigate risks, watch out for these tell-tale signs to identify a phishing email.
Unexpected or unsolicited correspondence
When an email arrives unexpec
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