Every year, as the holiday season approaches, we hear the warning: “It’s the season for cybercrime!” While it might sound like a cliché, there’s a very good reason this reminder is repeated. The end of the year is when cybercriminals ramp up their efforts, knowing that businesses and individuals are busy, distracted, and more likely to let their guard down.
“Just because you’re paranoid doesn't mean they’re not really after you,” is a phrase my dad used to say. As a victim of identity theft, it’s become a vital principle in my life – at least when it comes to my personal information.
Many phishing attempts can be thwarted simply by educating your employees. Even if you catch red flags in an email, such as typos or poor grammar, an urgent demeanor, or even a spoofed domain, how can you truly decipher the safety of an email?
An immediate step you can take is to watch out for one of the most critical tell-tale signs of a phishing email – a mismatched or fake URL.
Why is hovering important? What can it do for you?
Hovering not only allows you a moment to think before proceeding, it allows you the opportunity to see where a link is going to redirect you. This is especially important because not all links lead to where they appear, or insinuate they'll go.
When you hover, check for the following to ensure you're staying safe and secure:
