The first line of defence to any company is its people. Scammers know this – they rely on it, on our vulnerabilities as human beings, on our emotions and willingness to help. Scammers have no conscience – they’ll use any means at their disposal to try and get their foot in the door. That’s why we have to be careful what we click on, think about who we’re talking to, and double check before we reply.
One of the most common tools in their toolbox is Phishing, which is a cyber-crime where scammers contact you via email, text or telephone pretending to be someone they’re not, with the aim to get information, money or infecting your computer with malicious software (Malware).
Did you Know?
- 94% of malware attacks are delivered by email?
- Phishing attacks account for more than 80% of security incidents.
What is Malware?
After trying to convince you to click on a link or download a file, you could be infected with a nasty little digital bug designed to secretly infect your computer. This malicious software (Malware) can wreak havoc on a computer and the network by stealing passwords, deleting files or locking us out of our own systems until we pay a ransom (Ransomware) to the criminals.
So how could a hacker try and hook you on their line, and what are the signs you need to look out for?
There are many types of phishing a hacker will try to use on you – they are constantly evolving their tactics as technology develops so stay alert:
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What can I do?
Stay Alert! If something looks suspicious then report it straight away to IT.security@carnivalukgroup.com.
Remember the golden rule! ALWAYS check the sender (caller) and NEVER click on a link, download a file or share information if you’re not sure of the legitimacy of the person requesting it.