What is Mobile Phishing?
The Numbers are Scary
Mobile Threats
SMS Phishing (Smishing)
Quick Clicks
AI-Powered Attacks
How Do These Sneaky Scammers Get You?
Text Messages (Smishing)
A suspicious text message may appear to be from your bank, requesting you to confirm your account information, but it’s not actually from them.
Social Media
Cybercriminals are reportedly entering direct messages on social media, so it’s crucial to be vigilant for suspicious messages or requests for personal information.
QR Codes
QR codes in restaurants can be hijacked, so it’s crucial to verify the source before scanning.
Malicious Apps
Apps that pose as harmless games or tools but steal your data or personal information are known as malicious apps.
What Can You Do to Keep Your Guard Up?
Remain cautious or skeptical.
If something seems off, such an unsolicited email or message, report it and block it. To let them know if the phone or account is active, don’t even engage them. They might tag your phone or account for additional follow-up spam if you respond.
Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA).
This provides an extra degree of security. Your accounts will require an additional authentication method even if your password is stolen.
Update your software frequently.
Frequent updates can aid in defending against security flaws that hackers take advantage of.
Use security apps.
On your phone, try installing apps that can identify and stop phishing attempts.
Educate others and yourself.
Share what you’ve discovered about phishing with your friends and family. Scammers have a tougher time succeeding the more people are aware of it!
What to Do if You Accidentally Took the Bait?
Modify your passwords
Your bank, email, and other important accounts should all have their passwords changed.
Give your bank a call
If you have disclosed financial information, notify your bank. They are able to safeguard your accounts.
Report the instance of phishing
Report the scam to the company or person that was impersonated. You can also report it to phishing monitoring websites or authorities.
Conclusion
Phishing attacks are always changing, especially on our mobile devices, so it’s critical to be aware and vigilant. We need to be diligent in protecting our personal information since fraudsters are always improving. We may help defend ourselves against this growing threat by being on the lookout for odd texts, putting security tools like 2FA into place, and keeping our phones updated.
