As seen in our previous Phishing blog, there are ways to spot Phishing emails. Disrupting business operations and orchestrating sophisticated data theft or money theft is the agenda for Cybercriminals.
One method Cybercriminals use to cause havoc is phishing cyberattacks. It uses email campaigns to lure thousands of users at a time. Fake emails redirect users to bogus websites to download malware/ransomware. Also, stealing login credentials leads to data loss and money theft.
Fig: Steps involved in Phishing Cyberattack
Few Repercussions of a Successful Phishing Cyberattack On a global scale, the multitude and sophistication of phishing cyberattacks are increasing. Businesses of all sizes experience phishing cyberattacks, and it is only a matter of when. A successful phishing cyberattack affects the business’s credibility, accountability, and trust. Let us see about the repercussions of a successful phishing cyberattack.
As seen above, a successful phishing campaign damages your business in more ways than one. Thus, it is a must for them, irrespective of the sector/industry, to gear up their Cyber Defense.
Wrap Up
Data breaches are inevitable. Businesses rely upon basic spam filtering solutions to protect themselves against cyberattacks. Put in place contingency plans against rising phishing cyberattacks and data breaches. Human error leads to unintentional security breaches. Train your users on social engineering and phishing cyberattacks. It is critical to deploy the best phishing simulation solution. Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) to identify any security loopholes and stay compliant. Deploy the best security solutions and practices to strengthen your cyber security posture.
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