Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details often for malicious reasons. This is usually by disguising as a trustworthy entity or organisation in an email. Smishing is very similar. This is the attempt to obtain information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details often for malicious reasons in a text message instead. Both are very common scams right now in the world of technology.
These threats have been around for years, but cybercriminals are changing the way they use these tools to try and scam more and more people. Researchers have shown there are three main reasons as to why these techniques are still being used on victims – it is a low-cost, easy-to-use technique whilst worst of all, the technique still works, no matter what format it’s in.
At Matrix, we act as your ‘outsourced IT department’, providing help to businesses in Portsmouth, Fareham, Southampton and across the Hampshire region. To find out more about Phishing, Smishing and other scams out there, please contact a member of our team on 01329 888444. Alternatively, Click here to email us or complete the consultation form on our new website: https://mtxit.com.
