Security & Phishing Training Staffordshire
The Scary Facts
- According to the FBI, phishing attacks increased by 600% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The average cost of a successful phishing attack for a mid-sized company is £1.6 million.
- Phishing scams are responsible for 90% of data breaches.
- 1 in 99 emails is a phishing attack.
- Phishing attacks have a 30% open rate and a 12% click rate.
- 76% of businesses reported being a victim of a phishing attack in the last year.
- 56% of IT decision-makers believe that employees are the weakest link in their organization’s security posture.
- 88% of organizations worldwide experienced spear-phishing attempts in 2019.
What Is Phishing?
Phishing is a type of cyber attack where an attacker attempts to steal sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by posing as a trustworthy source. This is typically done through email, but can also occur through text messages or phone calls.
Phishing attacks can have a devastating effect on both individuals and businesses. If an employee falls for a phishing scam, an attacker can gain access to sensitive business data, including financial information, employee records, and customer data. This can result in reputational damage, financial losses, and legal consequences.
How It’s Done
Phishing attacks are usually carried out by sending an email that appears to be from a legitimate source, such as a bank, a vendor, or even an internal department within your own organization. The email may contain a link to a fake website that looks identical to the legitimate one, prompting the user to enter sensitive information such as login credentials or credit card details. Once the user enters the information, the attacker can then use it to gain unauthorized access to the user’s accounts or carry out financial fraud.
Alternatively, the email may contain a malicious attachment that, when opened, installs malware onto the user’s computer, allowing the attacker to gain access to sensitive data or take control of the system.
It’s important to note that phishing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and difficult to detect. Attackers often use social engineering techniques to trick users into thinking that the email is legitimate, such as using urgent language or posing as a trusted colleague. That’s why it’s essential to provide regular training to employees on how to identify and avoid phishing scams.
How It’s Prevented
Fortunately, there are ways to resolve the issue and protect your business from phishing attacks. One of the most effective strategies is to provide regular training to employees on how to identify and avoid phishing scams. This includes educating staff on the signs of a phishing attempt, such as unexpected emails or links that lead to suspicious websites. By providing training you can ensure that your employees are aware of the risks in your specific area and are better equipped to protect your business.
That’s where we come in. We cover businesses all over Staffordshire, Newcastle Under Lyme and Stoke on Trent to help train staff against phishing attacks. We have monthly training along side regular fake phishing attacks personalised to your business.
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