Phishing in the Modern Age: Where you’re the Fish
Social Engineering Attacks: Why Does Phishing Work?
Hackers don’t need to break through firewalls if they can trick you or your team instead. Phishing works because it uses human psychology and behaviour. They pose as your boss, friend, bank, and people you trust. Attackers have learned that using authority and fear can result in quick reactions and mistakes. Recognizing the emotional and technical traps is your first step to protecting yourself, your business, your data, and sometimes, your money.
What to Watch Out For
Common Phishing and Social Engineering Techniques
Phishing scams have come a long way from simply an easily identifiable fake email landing in your inbox. Now you’re up against malicious URLs that look very legitimate, AI voice generators, deep fake videos, and more. Attackers have advanced so much by leveraging AI that they have managed to blur the line between real and fake.
Recognizing what modern tricks look like and slowing down before you act is how you keep your business safe and one step ahead.
Protective Measures to Help Shield Your Business From Phishing Attacks
- Email security
- Employee training
- Access controls
- Incident response plans
- Multi-factor authentication
- Regular audits
- Disaster Backups
If you’re still unsure? Ask us… LAN can help!
7 Social Engineering Attacks After Your Employees
Cybercriminals love to target employees. Why? Because they’re human, busy, and can be vulnerable. That’s why phishing, spear phishing, pretexting, quid pro quo, baiting, tailgating, and watering holes are so effective. These tactics rely on tricking someone into acting fast, sharing access, or clicking without thinking. This is why it is critical to train your team to spot red flags, keep them updated, and sweep threats out.