Phishing… Don’t Get Counted!

By Rhodesa | January 29, 2024

Phishing is today's biggest cybersecurity threat. With just one attack it can devastate a company and lead to closed doors. Numbers don't lie! Don't let your company fall victim to phishing attacks.

 

Let us take a look at some phishing attacks numbers:

  • 74% of phishing attacks involve credential compromise or password theft
  • 67% of data breaches in the past year were caused by social engineering attacks
  • Business email compromise fraud has grown by 20%
  • Spear phishing has boomed with a surge of more than 600%
  • Ransomware attacks have skyrocketed by 148%

 

Phishing Damages:

CREDENTIAL THEFT - Cybercriminals use stolen credentials to pass right in the front door of a company, enabling them to install malware, steal data, or gain access to systems.

SOCIAL ENGINEERING - Cybercriminals attract unmindful employees into doing their dirty work for them by unleashing ransomware or giving them access to valuable data without raising suspicion.

SPEAR PHISHING & WHALING - These tactics are commonly used to secure credentials, steal information, cause a data breach, or deploy ransomware.

BUSINESS EMAIL COMPROMISE (BEC) - BEC enables cybercriminals to get paid directly and take possession of financial information like banking information and credit card numbers to smooth the path for fraud and other financial damage.

RANSOMWARE & MALWARE - These threats have the most dangerous results of phishing and can be used to create massive damage to the entire network system.

SMISHING & VISHING - Unaware employees who fall for this bait can easily give cybercriminals the keys to the kingdom. Cybercriminals gain access to install malware/ransomware and steal data by tricking users with fake phone calls and texts.

 

How to Stay Away from Attacks

Rapidly growing cyber crimes aren't slowing down. Businesses must transform employee cyber risk into their biggest cybersecurity asset and allegiance.

 

Paul Jackson, CEO and Cybersecurity Specialist of Jackson Technologies, came up with different programs, that are employee-centered, to provide quality cybersecurity awareness training. In addition, the introduction of cybersecurity risk assessments allows businesses to assess any possible cyber risk before damages occur.  Implementing both of our new offerings will enhance your business security and help to grow your bottom line.

 

Get your cybersecurity strategy in place now. CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE!

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