Phishing is one of the cyberattack techniques that, along with ransomware, affects thousands of victims around the world. Internet criminals recruit users by impersonating regular sources of information such as banks, government agencies, stores, among others.
People receive messages that appear to be genuine, sent from the real source, usually taking advantage of key dates and events of personal interest to sneak in real offers.
When the user opens these malicious messages or links, cyberattackers enter the system and steal their personal data, bank passwords, bank card numbers.
Among the common recommendations of companies specializing in security and data protection is, firstly, to distrust any email or message that is too provocative, with offers that are apparently impossible to ignore.
In this sense, the first thing would be not to open messages from unknown sources or those that generate suspicion. And even less to download attached files or click on addresses recommended by the message.
On the other hand, keep the passwords of all social networks, banks, cryptocurrency wallets, email, and employment platforms well stored. It is important not to share them electronically and to remember the message from official bodies that they will never request user data through this means.
Stay alert to offers that are too good and be suspicious of any link that could allow a phishing attack.
The use of strong passwords and the periodic updating of programs and applications is another of the valuable recommendations of cybersecurity specialists to keep your personal data and assets away from the clutches of web hackers.
M.Pino
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