{"id":11125,"date":"2024-04-12T15:00:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T09:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=11125"},"modified":"2025-01-02T17:40:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T12:10:48","slug":"guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide on Protection From Phishing Attacks For 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cybercriminals continue to grow and exploit communication mediums like voicemails, messages, emails, and more as organizations majorly rely on these channels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Book_a_Free_Demo_Call_with_Our_People_Security_Expert\" >Book a Free Demo Call with Our People Security Expert<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Enter_your_details\" >Enter your details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Types_of_Phishing_Attacks\" >Types of Phishing Attacks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Email_Phishing\" >Email Phishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#QR_Code_Phishing\" >QR Code Phishing\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Vishing\" >Vishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Smishing\" >Smishing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Strategies_For_Protection_From_Phishing_Attacks\" >Strategies For Protection From Phishing Attacks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Cybersecurity_Awareness\" >Cybersecurity Awareness\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Strict_Password_Sharing_Setting_Rules\" >Strict Password Sharing &amp; Setting Rules\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Organize_Awareness_Training_for_Employees\" >Organize Awareness Training for Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Phishing_Incident_Response_Solution\" >Phishing Incident Response Solution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-on-protection-from-phishing-attacks\/#Summing_Up\" >Summing Up&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phishing is the most common subtype of cybercrime, where criminals send spam messages that seem to be from reliable sources with the intent of redirecting employees of an organization to spam landing pages. Earlier, the medium of phishing was limited to text messages, but with advancements in artificial intelligence, additional mediums like emails, social media, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc., are used to carry out phishing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <title>Document<\/title>\n<\/head>\n\n<style>\n    .interestedBtn {\n        width: 80% !important;\n        box-sizing: border-box !important;\n        display: inline-block !important;\n        padding: 11px !important;\n        border: 1px !important;\n        border-color: #ddd !important;\n        margin-top: 10px !important;\n        background-color: #183e8b !important;\n        background-image: none !important;\n        text-shadow: none !important;\n        color: #fff !important;\n        font-size: 14px !important;\n        line-height: 20px !important;\n        border-radius: 5px !important;\n        margin: 0 !important;\n        cursor: pointer !important;\n        box-shadow: 0px 4.66px 22.99px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);;\n    }\n\n\n        .formSec .formSecTwo{\n            padding-top: 15px !important;\n            margin-bottom: 30px !important;\n        }\n\n\n    .tnp-email {\n        width: 80% !important;\n        box-sizing: border-box;\n        padding: 8px 10px;\n        display: inline-block;\n        border: 1px solid #ced4da;\n        background: #fff;\n        color: #000 !important;\n        font-size: 13px;\n        line-height: 20px;\n        border-radius: 2px;\n        padding-right: 30px;\n        margin-bottom: 0px;\n    }\n\n    .formSec {\n        border: 1px solid #ced4da;\n        float: left !important;\n        width: 55% !important;\n    }\n\n    .mainBox {\n       \/* border: 1px solid #183e8b;*\/\n         background: white;\n        max-width: 600px !important;\n        margin: 0 auto !important;\n        padding: 20px !important;\n        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;\n    }\n\n    .boxDiv {\n        display: flex !important;\n    }\n\n    .boxConsult {\n        float: left !important;\n        width: 45% !important;\n        padding: 10px !important;\n    }\n\n    .formSecTwo {\n        text-align:center !important;\n        width: 100% !important;\n    }\n\n    .formHeading {\n        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n        margin-top: 0px;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        line-height: 25px;\n        font-size: 18px !important;\n        \n       margin-bottom: 60px !important;\n       color: #000!important;\n          margin-top: 5px !important;\n    }\n\n    .fieldHeading {\n        margin: 0 !important;\n        font-size: 13px !important;\n        text-align: left !important;\n        margin: 0px 39px 2px 93px !important;\n        font-weight: 500 !important;\n    }\n\n    .image {\n        max-width:90% !important;\n        height: auto !important;\n    }\n\n     .email-icon {\n            position: absolute;\n            right: 50px;\n             top: 20px;\n            transform: translateY(-50%);\n            pointer-events: none; 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To mitigate such risks, these businesses must know the different types of phishing attacks<strong> <\/strong>and the mediums they use.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Phishing_Attacks\"><\/span><b>Types of Phishing Attacks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before understanding preventive measures to avoid phishing attacks, organizations must be aware of the four most common types of these attacks in 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Email_Phishing\"><\/span><b>Email Phishing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This is the most common type of phishing attack. Cybercriminals send emails with a fake domain of a popular trusted platform and manipulate employees into giving their login credentials.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>51% of these phishing attacks are in the name of popular brands.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Differences-between-phishing-spear-phishing-and-whaling-attacks.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11126\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Email Phishing (Source: Purplesec)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QR_Code_Phishing\"><\/span><b>QR Code Phishing\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cybercriminals use QR codes and encourage users to browse a link with a quick scan, which redirects them to malicious websites. It is a more creative way to carry out phishing attempts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Learn more: <\/b><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/what-is-qr-phishing\/\"><b>How to prevent QR code Phishing<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vishing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vishing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The term itself is a combination of &#8220;voice&#8221; and &#8220;phishing,&#8221; which aptly describes the tactic employed by scammers. Unlike traditional phishing attacks that rely on fake websites or emails, vishing involves the use of telephonic services to deceive individuals into revealing personal and confidential information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><i>Read a Brief Guide on <\/i><\/b><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/vishing-attack\/\"><b><i>Vishing Attack<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smishing\"><\/span><b>Smishing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Smishing, short for SMS phishing, is a fraudulent technique where threat actors send fake text messages to trick individuals into downloading harmful software, revealing confidential info, or transferring funds to cybercriminals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phishingbox.com\/downloads\/Verizon-Data-Breach-Investigations-Report-DBIR-2023.pdf\"><b><i>DBIR report 2023<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><i> found that around 98% of phishing cases are due to sheer negligence<\/i><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This study made preventing phishing attacks more possible as employees can be made aware of tips to implement to avoid falling for cybercrime traps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/0_x7dg07AeZ9tpS6Of.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11127\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@TechmasterNode\/different-types-of-phishing-5c2f5ed4995e\">Medium<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategies_For_Protection_From_Phishing_Attacks\"><\/span><b>Strategies For Protection From Phishing Attacks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cybersecurity_Awareness\"><\/span><b>Cybersecurity Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">One can&#8217;t avoid being a victim of cybercrime if they are not well-updated with cybersecurity trends, predictions, and threats prevailing in the market. The earlier you know about threats and mediums of attack, the more careful you&#8217;ll be with your organization&#8217;s data.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strict_Password_Sharing_Setting_Rules\"><\/span><b> Strict Password Sharing &amp; Setting Rules\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CISOs<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must introduce a set of standard procedures for password sharing, making it highly difficult for cybercriminals to obtain passwords.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A generic but utmost important rule for password setting, such as using a unique password for every platform, using complex signs in passwords, and practicing password rotations, aids in making it difficult for attackers to decode the password.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organize_Awareness_Training_for_Employees\"><\/span><b> Organize Awareness Training for Employees<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Leveraging phishing simulations and people security awareness training you can transform your employees from weak links of the company into valuable assets in the security domain.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b><i><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay Updated: Read our guide on<\/span> <\/i><\/b><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/cybersecurity-predictions-for-2024\/\"><b><i>Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024: Emerging Trends and Threats<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>.<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phishing_Incident_Response_Solution\"><\/span><b> Phishing Incident Response Solution<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">When <strong><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/threatcop-phishing-incident-response\">phishing incident response<\/a><\/span><\/strong> is implemented in an organization, staff members are empowered to report suspicious emails and help ensure the organization&#8217;s safety.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">To reduce the possibility of a data breach in the organization, the SOC team analyzes each reported email to determine whether to remove it or quarantine it. The reporting employee is updated on the complaint after the verification process is finished. The use of phishing incident response helps in reducing the attack&#8217;s initial spread.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summing_Up\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Summing Up&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">After falling for phishing attacks, it is essential to take timely action to minimize the damage caused. These strategies, if implemented, will not only safeguard your organization from phishing attacks but will also help create an environment in your organization where employees are proactive about reporting cyber threats.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Do let us know if you&#8217;ve more strategies to add on how to prevent phishing attacks in the comments.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cybercriminals continue to grow and exploit communication mediums like voicemails, messages, emails, and more as organizations majorly rely on these channels.\u00a0 Phishing is the most common subtype of cybercrime, where criminals send spam messages that seem to be from reliable sources with the intent of redirecting employees of an organization to spam landing pages. 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