Perception Point Cybersecurity Guides: Phishing

Phishing vs. Pharming: Differences, Examples, and How to Mitigate

Phishing tricks email users into believing messages are legitimate, while pharming redirects website traffic to fraudulent sites without user knowledge.

Aug-24

5 Types of Impersonation Attacks and 6 Ways to Prevent Them

Impersonation attacks occur when an attacker assumes the identity of a trusted individual or entity to deceive and manipulate victims.

Aug-24

Phishing Training: Why, How, and 6 Steps to Get Started

Phishing awareness training educates employees about the tactics and techniques used in phishing attacks.

Jul-24

CEO Fraud: 5 Attacker Techniques and Defending Your Organization

CEO fraud is a phishing scam where cybercriminals pose as executives to deceive employees, customers, or partners into transferring money or sensitive information.

Jun-24

8 Phishing Protection Features and 7 Steps to Protect Your Business

Phishing protection refers to a set of technologies, policies, and practices designed to identify, block, and mitigate phishing attacks.

Jun-24

11 Phishing Examples and How to Avoid the Next Attack

Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers trick victims into revealing sensitive information such as passwords and credit card numbers.

Jun-24

What are Social Engineering Attacks and How to Prevent Them

Social engineering attacks have become increasingly prevalent and sophisticated. The rapid advancement of generative AI is taking these techniques to a whole new level. Attackers…

Dec-23

Quishing (QR Code Phishing): How it Works, Attack Examples, and 4 Defensive Measures

What Is Quishing (QR Code Phishing)? Quick Response (QR) codes have become an integral part of our daily lives. However, with this increasing prevalence comes…

Nov-23

Phishing Detection: Identifying Phishing Emails and Websites

Phishing is a form of cyberattack where attackers attempt to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information by impersonating a trustworthy entity via electronic communication.

May-23

What Is a Browser-in-the-Browser (BitB) Attack?

A browser-in-the-browser (BitB) attack is a new phishing technique that simulates a login window with a spoofed domain within a parent browser window to steal credentials.

Apr-23

What is Smishing & How Does it Work?

Smishing is a form of phishing that uses text messages to lure victims into revealing sensitive information or installing malicious software on their smartphones.

Apr-23

Smishing vs. Phishing: The Key Differences

Smishing is a deceptive text message, often from an unknown number, that pretends to be from a legitimate source like a bank or government agency. Phishing is an email message that looks like it's from a legitimate company or website, often containing a link to a fake website.

Mar-23

Guide Category: Phishing