Phishing scams are a growing threat to businesses of all sizes. These scams use email, text messages, or phone calls to trick people into giving away sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal information. Unfortunately, even the savviest and most well-informed individuals can fall prey to phishing scams, which is why it’s so important to educate employees on how to spot and avoid them.
Here are a few tips to help you and your employees spot and avoid phishing scams:
- Be wary of unsolicited emails or text messages. If you receive an email or text message from an unfamiliar sender, be cautious before clicking on any links or providing personal information.
- Look for suspicious links. If you receive an email or text message from a sender you know, hover over any links to check the URL before clicking on them. If the link looks suspicious, don’t click on it.
- Be cautious when providing personal information. Never provide personal information such as passwords or credit card numbers through email or text messages.
- Be on the lookout for spelling and grammar errors. Many phishing scams are poorly written, with spelling and grammar errors.
- Use anti-phishing software. Many anti-virus and anti-malware programs now include anti-phishing features, which can help to detect and block phishing attempts.
Educating employees on how to spot and avoid phishing scams can help protect your business from this growing threat. And if you do suspect that you or an employee has fallen victim to a phishing scam, be sure to contact your IT department or IT consultant immediately.
At Pavey Tech, we understand the importance of cybersecurity and offer a range of services to help businesses protect themselves from cyber threats. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help to keep your business safe from phishing and other cyberattacks.
