internet phishing
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How to Protect Your Business From
Internet Phishing Scams Presented by: Tim Geigner
Malware: Malicious email that appears be
legit
Mass amounts of unpersonalizaed
emails are sentdamage to your
computer system
Phishing is the act of illegally trying to acquire private
information such as passwords, credit card account numbers,
banking account information, and social security numbers by
posing as a legitimate electronic communication.
What is Phishing?
Spear Phishing
Conventional Phishing
A targeted victim is sent a
personalized email. o be legit
How are victims exposed to phishing
scams?
How are victims exposed to phishing
scams?
Pop-ups
How are victims exposed to phishing
scams?
Pop-ups
Instant Messages
How are victims exposed to phishing
scams?
Pop-ups
Instant Messages
Social Media: Twitter, Facebook
How to
Spot a Phishing Scam
How to Spot A Phishing Scam
Incorrect Spelling & Bad Grammar
Not typically personalized, yet they can be
An attachment that appears legit
Sense of urgency/threats
URL Links in email
http://www.chasebank.com/loginscritp/user1.jsp
Requests personal information: usernames, password, social
security numbers, date of birth, credit card numbers, etc.
Be Suspicious!
Dear Valued Customer,
It has come to our attention that your account information needs to be
updated due to inactive members, frauds and spoof reports.
It is critical that you take 5-10 minutes to renew your records, in order
for you to avoid any future issues with your online service. It is very
important to have this complete no later than: March 30, 2012. Faling
to take action will result in the closure of your account.
Please follow the link below and renew your account information.
https://www.chasebank.com/ukoup-date.htm
Sincerely,
Chase Bank Customer Department
Not personalizedIncorrect
spelling
Misguiding URL link
Why People Fall for Phishing Scams
Creates a reaction!
Not aware of the signs
Phishing scams are meant to appear legitimate
Typically include upsetting or exciting
(false) statements, special offers or
prizes:
Who Is Responsible?
Cyber Criminals
Want: Personal and financial information
What to do if you have been
hacked
1. Report the issue to your bank or credit card company
What to do if you have been hacked?
1. Report the issue to your bank or credit card company
2. Place a fraud alert through a credit reporting agency
What to do if you have been hacked?
1. Report the issue to your bank or credit card company
2. Place a fraud alert through a credit reporting agency
3. Remove Internet Browser
What to do if you have been hacked?
1. Report the issue to your bank or credit card company
2. Place a fraud alert through a credit reporting agency
3. Remove Internet Browser
What to do if you have been hacked?
4. Install and or up date anti-virus and personal
firewall software
1. Report the issue to your bank or credit card company
2. Place a fraud alert through a credit reporting agency
3. Remove Internet Browser
What to do if you have been hacked?
4. Install and or up date anti-virus and personal
firewall software
5.Change your passwords
How to Protect Your Business
Against Phishing Scams
How to Protect Your Business Against
Phishing Scams
Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated
How to Protect Your Business Against
Phishing Scams
Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated
Install a firewall
How to Protect Your Business Against
Phishing Scams
Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated
Install a firewall
Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely
locked down stand-alone computer
How to Protect Your Business Against
Phishing Scams
Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated
Install a firewall
Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely
locked down stand-alone computer
Ensure Windows updates and security patches are updated and
installed – check for success on a regular basis
How to Protect Your Business Against
Phishing Scams
Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated
Install a firewall
Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely
locked down stand-alone computer
Ensure Windows updates and security patches are updated and
installed – check for success on a regular basis
Do not click on hyperlinks within an email
How to Protect Your Business Against
Phishing Scams
Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated
Install a firewall
Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely
locked down stand-alone computer
Ensure Windows updates and security patches are updated and
installed – check for success on a regular basis
Do not click on hyperlinks within an email
Create strong unique passwords
How to Protect Your Business Against
Phishing Scams
Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated
Install a firewall
Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely
locked down stand-alone computer
Ensure Windows updates and security patches are updated and
installed – check for success on a regular basis
Do not click on hyperlinks within an email
Create strong unique passwords
Educate your employees on the signs
How to Protect Your Business Against
Phishing Scams
Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated
Install a firewall
Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely
locked down stand-alone computer
Ensure Windows updates and security patches are updated and
installed – check for success on a regular basis
Do not click on hyperlinks within an email
Create strong unique passwords
Educate your employees on the signs
Discuss options with your IT professional
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