In this post we are going to take a look at how cyber criminals steal money from unsuspecting internet users. We will provide you with tips on how to stay safe online.
We took this information from the Ultimate guide to phishing
Risks online:
Here is a list of the most common threats online:
Phishing
Phishing is a big problem for a wide range of industries worldwide.
There are so many different types of phishing and it changes each week as hackers develop new and more sophisticated
Below are the types of phishing that you could come under attack from.
Spear phishing
Spear phishing is a more direct form of phishing where an individual or organisation is the target from the phisherman. This type of attack starts as a personal information attack.
Whaling
whaling is an attempt to steal personal information and attacks are generally aimed at senior management. These types of attacks are sophisticated
Smishing
Smishing comes in the form of SMS messages. This is a way to trick people into divulging personal information.