Many people have no doubt received a strange-looking email in their inbox at some point. Sometimes these are very obvious, sometimes very well disguised. Well-crafted Phishing emails have now become the norm in the business world, as emails that are easily recognisable as malicious are already filtered out by anti-spam or anti-phishing solutions. Attackers are therefore increasingly turning to new methods.
What are some of the newer methods?
There are now hardly any communication channels on which scamming or Phishing does not take place. Essentially, it can be said that wherever communication is possible via a channel, malicious communication will also occur. The following communication channels are now routinely exploited:
Messaging services:
WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and other messengers are specifically targeted for Phishing messages.
SMS (smishing):
Fraudulent text messages containing links or calls to action.
Phone calls (vishing)
: Voice phishing via phone calls, often under false pretences.
QR codes (quishing)
: Rigged QR codes redirect users to malicious websites.
Teams and other collaboration tools
: Even internal company tools are increasingly being misused as attack vectors.
These channels are just a small selection of many potential attack vectors.
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Why are Phishing simulations essential?
Raising employee awareness
Phishing simulations raise awareness of the dangers of phishing attacks. Employees learn to recognise suspicious emails and respond to them correctly, which strengthens the organisation’s security culture.
Early detection of vulnerabilities
By simulating Phishing attacks, vulnerabilities in employees’ behaviour can be identified and targeted training measures developed.
Reduction of security risks
Phishing attacks are among the most common entry points for cybercrime. Regular simulations reduce the risk of employees falling for fraudulent emails.
Measuring the success of training
Simulations make it possible to measure the success of security training and show whether further training measures are required.
How Mint Secure supports you
Mint Secure offers bespoke security awareness and Phishing campaigns that mimic realistic attack behaviour. We utilise, amongst other things, the communication channels mentioned above and tailor them individually to your needs.
Phishing simulation
Realistic Phishing campaigns via email, text message, instant messaging and other channels to test staff resilience.
Security Awareness
Training tailored to specific target groups, building on the results of the simulations and delivering lasting benefits.
Reporting & Analysis
Detailed analyses of campaign results to inform targeted improvement measures.
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We offer a free initial consultation. Get in touch now.
Conclusion
Phishing has long since expanded beyond traditional email to include messaging apps, text messages, phone calls and QR codes. Only by keeping an eye on all relevant communication channels can you ensure the effectiveness of your protection for employees against modern attacks.
Regular, realistic Phishing simulations are a key component in identifying vulnerabilities at an early stage and strengthening the organisation’s security culture in the long term.
Mint Secure supports you with bespoke simulations and awareness training. Get in touch with us.
