In a previous post, we've already discussed phishing, cyberattacks launched through email with the goal of deceiving the user into taking a specific action, such as clicking on a link that includes the download of an infected file.
When a user is successfully attacked and infected, they put sensitive information at risk, whether it's company data or personal data, as well as bank accounts, which cybercriminals will use for illegal purposes.
Over the years, we have encountered situations where some organizations dismiss the idea of integrating an anti-phishing solution into their system, claiming, 'I don't have this problem, I don't need it.' What they often fail to consider is that spam accounts for 85% of all email in the world. What do we mean?
Phishing is one of the most common cyberattacks due to the large number of users who fall into its traps. One reason for the widespread penetration of phishing is its difficult detection, as even a single letter modification in the email address or poorly done translations, if not carefully examined, can go completely unnoticed.
Anti-phishing solutions help detect and block these types of messages to prevent them from entering our inbox or spam, thus protecting against attacks and freeing your team and customers from these threats.
For example, at ESED, we have found the best anti-phishing solution through predictive security systems based on artificial intelligence, which directly act within the system.
What this solution does is:
Block phishing impostors for enhanced security by combining SPF, DKIM, and DMARC techniques.
Protect against spam and malware by processing millions of emails daily.
Safeguard sensitive or confidential data by analyzing attachments in all messages.
Train your employees.
The human factor is one of the main reasons a team or system gets infected by a phishing attack. As we discussed earlier, its detection is difficult, and the necessary tools or knowledge to detect phishing attacks are not always available.
For this, continuous training of your employees is recommended. Practical training aimed at detecting malicious emails.
Teach them the importance of verifying sources of information, browsing secure websites, paying close attention to email content, and even detecting many grammatical errors or poorly written or translated words. It's essential that they understand the importance of paying attention to small details to ensure their safety and that of the company.
Awareness is the first step in preventing any type of attack, and that's why we have developed a pioneering and innovative system to combat all kinds of threats, ESED Training, based on team training for phishing prevention in companies.
How do we do it?
By sending simulated suspicious emails to assess users' awareness levels.
Online training for users to prevent phishing attacks.
Sending reports and relevant information to less-aware users."
Passwords are the primary vulnerability for cyberattacks. A password that is too easy or short can be the cause of data breaches and the acquisition of information by third parties.
At ESED, we recommend not only updating all your passwords frequently but also having different passwords for all your devices, with 24 characters or more for enhanced security. Dashlane has created a system that allows you to assess the security level of your passwords.
Having a credentials manager like the one we offer at ESED can help you securely store your passwords, and it also allows you to encrypt the information so that, in the event of loss, third parties cannot access it.
With the implementation of one or all three of these solutions in your company, the chances of suffering a phishing attack will be significantly reduced, and your company will be entirely secure and free from malware.
Have you been attacked by phishing and don't know what to do? You can contact us, and we will find a solution to restore the stability of your system.
By the way, don't forget to download our ebook for more comprehensive and detailed information about phishing attacks.