Receiving an email claiming you’re under consideration for a prestigious industry award but requiring a $495 fee for nomination is a common phishing tactic. If you receive such an email, do not click on any links. Notify your team immediately, as well-meaning colleagues might be tempted to fall for the scam in an attempt to surprise you.
Phishing remains the primary method cybercriminals use to breach company networks. Shockingly, 80% of U.S. businesses struggle to recover from cyberattacks. Despite this, most companies only allocate about 30 minutes annually for phishing training. Ask yourself: how long can your business function if your network is compromised? Can you afford a ransomware attack?
Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their phishing strategies, including fake billing notices and phony voicemail links. Malware can often remain undetected for months, potentially locking your team out of the network and halting business operations. Even if data recovery is possible, the damage to your company’s reputation, especially if you handle personal or credit card information, can be severe.
How to Prevent Phishing Attacks: Awareness & Threat Detection
- Invest in Phishing Training
Many companies only dedicate around 45 minutes annually to phishing training, while cybercriminals are continuously developing new tactics. Affordable cyber awareness training programs are available and can be a valuable investment. A few minutes of training each week could save your company millions.
- Implement Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Software
EDR tools are crucial for monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats on your computers, servers, and mobile devices. Key features include:
Continuous Monitoring: Detects suspicious behavior in real-time.
Data Collection: Gathers data on process activities, file modifications, and more.
Threat Detection: Utilizes behavioral analysis, signature-based detection, and machine learning.
Incident Response: Offers tools for isolating affected endpoints and conducting forensic analysis.
Alerting and Reporting: Generates alerts for suspicious activity and provides detailed reports.
Forensic Analysis: Provides historical data to understand and assess the impact of attacks.
Integration: Works with other security solutions like SIEM systems and firewalls.
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