Phishing is one of the most common cyberattacks in existence. Many cybercrime groups use phishing as an initial access vector, providing them with the opportunity to steal login credentials or plant malware on a target system. And what makes phishing such a popular and effective attack mechanism is the fact that it targets the human rather than a computer or software. By using deception, bribery, coercion, and similar techniques, an attacker can get their target to do what the attacker wants.
Phishing is a general class of techniques, and numerous types of phishing attacks exist. Some of the most common phishing techniques include the following:
Phishing attacks are a common threat that organizations and individuals face. Some methods for protecting against these attacks include the following:
Phishing attacks are a top-of-mind cybersecurity concern for many organizations. While user education can help, the growing sophistication of phishing attacks means that these attacks are more difficult to identify than ever. In addition to building cybersecurity awareness, companies also need technical solutions to help block these malicious emails from reaching employee inboxes in the first place.
Check Point’s Harmony Email and Collaboration provides industry-leading protection against phishing attacks delivered via email and other corporate collaboration tools. In fact, it’s been recognized as a Leader in the 2023 Forrester Wave for Enterprise Email Security. To learn more about Harmony Email and Collaboration’s capabilities and see how it can augment your organization’s defenses against the phishing threat, feel free to sign up for a free demo today.