Although it’s nice to believe our users are all savvy enough to be impervious to phishing attacks, it simply isn’t reality. In fact, according to an EMC fraud report, phishing attacks have been increasing for the last 4 years straight. In 2013, it is estimated that 450,000 phishing attacks resulted in $5.9 billion in losses. To improve your organization’s defenses against phishing attacks, consider these two steps:
1. Monitor software
Create a comprehensive inventory of every piece of software that should be installed on network devices. Deploy tools to track the software, including type, version, and patches. use this to monitor for any unauthorized changes or additions, which could be a sign that the software or device has been compromised as part of a phishing attack.
2. Utilize anti-malware.
Often, phishing sites and tools deploy malware that can be easily spotted by anti-malware software. To protect your users, ensure that you not only have anti-virus protection, but anti-malware as well. Secure browsing is critical to protecting your users from phishing attacks. Even mobile devices should be protected. Software should be updated and scan protected devices on a daily basis.
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