BC Advantage - 2014 Issue 12

Phishing: It's Easier to Fall For More Than You Think

In one of my past articles, I briefly mentioned phishing as a tool hackers use to gain access into organizations. Because of recent hacking events, I thought it would be wise to expound.A recent phishing scam was sent to customers of JP Morgan Chase. An email impersonating the bank asked recipients to click on a link that (unbeknownst to the recipient) directed them to a fake bank website where they were asked to provide sensitive information. Phishing has many different faces. Sometimes cybercriminals trick recipients into opening an attachment that loads harmful malware onto their system. Other times...

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