We recommend at around 50 employees, companies start Phishing and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.
What is Phishing?
Phishing is a cybercrime in which the scammer pretends to be a trustworthy individual by using email and/or text to obtain access to sensitive information or monetary goods.
Types of Phishing
Email Phishing: The most common type of phishing as it is the easiest to approach the targeted individual. Scammers usually embed a hyperlink to take individuals off their email to lure individuals to share information on a bogus website/link.
Malware Phishing: This type of attack hides as an attachment (such as a resume or document). Once the individual opens the attachment the malware embeds itself on the computer and in systems.
SMS/Text Phishing: The scammer reaches out to the individual by text pretending to be someone the individual knows asking them to purchase gift cards and initiate bank transfers.
Vishing: The scammer reaches out to the individual by phone and tries to obtain sensitive information by voice call or leaving a voice message.
How to Prevent Phishing
Look at the Sender’s Email: It is from someone you know.
Look at the Hyperlinks before Clicking: Make sure the hyperlink is correct before filling out your information.
Beware of “your account has been frozen” and “your permissions are suspended” type Emails: These emails are to create fear. Always double-check with your account first before clicking.
Read Who it is Addressed: Generic phishing emails are very common, “Dear Valued Customer” are used for more fraudulent cases.
Check for Spelling and Typos: Spelling mistakes and incorrect grammar are red flags for a scam.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
It is very important that we have sexual harassment prevention training in place to educate and remind everyone what is not acceptable behavior in the workplace.
Below are trainings that would help with prevention:
Supervisor - people manager of employees
Non-supervisor - does not manage any employee