WHAT IS PHISHING
Phishing is a cybercrime that leverages deceptive emails, websites, text messages, and other means of communication to steal confidential personal and corporate information. Most often it is the human element that will allow cybercriminals access to private data. It is the use of deceptive tactics to solicit private or personally identifiable information. This information can include usernames and passwords, medical information, or even your Social Security Number. Our training will help you identify ways to protect yourself from a wide variety of attacks.
Hackers will use this method to lure vulnerable users into downloading attachments or clicking links attempting to gain access to privileged credentials, sensitive information, or command and control the user’s computer. The phishing utility’s goal is to find gaps in an end user’s understanding by testing them with “unofficial” email.
Cybercriminals will carefully hide behind emails, websites, and company names that will appear familiar to the intended victim and trick recipients into giving out valuable information credit card accounts, phone numbers, mailing address, company information and more.
DTC continuously strives to educate all our end users on cyber security awareness in the effort to mitigate the risk of dangerous intrusions. Cyber awareness training is strongly encouraged for all staff and owners of businesses that collect and store sensitive data.
