Often times when cyber security is thought of, people think mostly of hacking alone. However, in recent times rather than attempting to infiltrate security structures, phishing has become the new focus. This involves using subtle tricks and features to gain access to your organization’s systems.
Here are 4 major ways to prevent phishing:
I. Have a clue about what a phishing scam looks like
New phishing attack methods are being developed all the time, but they share commonalities that can be identified if you know what to look for. There are many sites online that will keep you informed of the latest phishing attacks and their key identifiers. Endeavor to be aware of the latest attack methods and share them with your team and conduct regular security awareness training, this will help you to avoid a potential attack.
II. Get free anti-phishing add-ons
A lot of browsers these days allow you to download helpful add-ons to spot any signs of a malicious website and alert you about known phishing tendencies. They are usually completely free so you can have this installed on every device in your organization.
III. Install firewalls
Installing firewalls is an effective way to prevent cyber-attacks, firewalls act as a shield between your computer and an attacker. Having either a network or inbuilt firewall will boost your security and reduce the chances of any hacker infiltrating your systems.
IV. Don’t be tempted by those pop-ups
Pop-ups can not only be very annoying; they are often linked to malware as part of attempted phishing attacks. Downloading and installing ad-blocker software will automatically block most of the malicious pop-ups. Once one manages to evade the ad blocker, do not get tempted to click. Every now and then few pop-ups may appear and try to deceive you with where the “Close” button is, so always try and look for an “x” in one of the corners.
While phishing can be a difficult area to tackle at times, by following the simple tips, and advice outlined in this article and also embracing proper phishing prevention tools, you can greatly minimize your risk of falling victim to hackers.
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