{"id":6835,"date":"2024-10-23T18:06:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T22:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/?p=6835"},"modified":"2024-10-23T18:06:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T22:06:24","slug":"phishing-101-the-most-common-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/phishing-101-the-most-common-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"Phishing 101: The Most Common Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you ever been hooked by a phishing email?<\/strong> It&#8217;s like those annoying telemarketers calling your landline, but way more dangerous. Instead of trying to sell you a vacation package, scammers are trying to steal your identity, your money, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let&#8217;s reel in some of the most common phishing scams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/topics\/spear-phishing\">Spear Phishing<\/a>:<\/strong>  Scammers use personal information to make their emails seem legit. They might know your name, job, or even your favorite vacation spot.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/site\/us\/en\/learn\/topics\/security\/what-is-a-whaling-attack.html\">Whaling:<\/a><\/strong> This is the big game of phishing. Think of it as hunting down CEOs and other high-profile targets. Scammers use sophisticated techniques to trick these folks into giving up sensitive information<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/business\/what-is-smishing\/\"><strong>Smishing:<\/strong> <\/a>This is like getting a text message from a friend asking for a favor. But instead of needing a ride, they want your bank account details.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/business.bofa.com\/en-us\/content\/what-is-vishing.html#:~:text=Common%20vishing%20scams&amp;text=The%20caller%20may%20know%20nothing,%C2%AE%20or%20Online%20Banking%20credentials.\">Vishing:<\/a><\/strong> This is the phone call version of phishing. Scammers will call you pretending to be from a bank or government agency, trying to trick you into giving up your personal information.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nordvpn.com\/blog\/clone-phishing\/\">Clone Phishing:<\/a><\/strong> This is like a scammer impersonating your friend or coworker. They&#8217;ll send you an email that looks almost identical to one you&#8217;ve received before, hoping you&#8217;ll fall for the trick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/What-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>But don&#8217;t worry, you&#8217;re not a helpless target.<\/strong> Here are some tips to avoid falling victim to phishing scams:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be cautious of unfamiliar emails.<\/strong> If you receive an email from someone you don&#8217;t know or a suspicious subject line, be extra careful.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify the sender&#8217;s address.<\/strong> Look for typos or suspicious email addresses.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid clicking on suspicious links.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re unsure about a link, hover over it to see the actual URL<br>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Never share personal information.<\/strong> Scammers will try to trick you into divulging your passwords, credit card numbers, or other sensitive data.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep your software updated.<\/strong> Ensure your operating system and antivirus software are always up-to-date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, staying safe online requires vigilance, knowledge, and a bit of caution. So the next time you receive a suspicious email, don\u2019t let scammers trick you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tired of dealing with phishing scams?<\/strong> ExchangeDefender&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/exchangedefender.com\/email-security\">advanced phishing protection<\/a> can help keep your inbox clean and your data safe. Ask us for a free trial!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[52,136],"class_list":["post-6835","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-email-security","tag-phishing-protection"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6835","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6835"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6835\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6845,"href":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6835\/revisions\/6845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6835"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exchangedefender.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}