Think your team knows how to spot a phishing scam? You might want to think again.
Over the past year, the number of employees clicking on phishing links has tripled. That’s right, three times as many people are falling for scams, and it’s costing businesses big time.
Let’s break it down.
Phishing is when cybercriminals pretend to be someone trustworthy (like Microsoft or your bank) to trick people into giving away personal or business information. This often happens through fake login pages, emails, or messages. Once someone takes the bait, scammers get access to sensitive data, passwords, payment info, and more.
And here’s the kicker: phishing attacks are getting more convincing.
Scammers are no longer just using email. They’re hiding malicious links in search results, social media ads, pop-ups, and even comment sections. They know people are getting better at spotting suspicious emails, so they’re finding new ways to sneak in.
So why are more employees getting caught?
One reason is alert fatigue. With so many warnings and scam attempts, it’s easy to let your guard down. On top of that, phishing messages are looking more legit than ever, nearly identical to real communications from trusted platforms like Microsoft 365.
The result? One wrong click, and cybercriminals can get their hands on your business’s critical data.
Here’s what you can do to protect your team (and your bottom line):
- Educate your staff regularly. Phishing isn’t just an email problem anymore. Train your team to spot fake websites, suspicious messages, and unusual login requests, wherever they show up online.
- Run ongoing security awareness training to keep phishing threats top of mind.
- Use tools like multi-factor authentication (MFA). This adds a second layer of protection, making it much harder for hackers to access accounts, even if they have a password.
- Keep your systems updated and invest in solid cybersecurity tools to detect and block threats before they reach your team.
Phishing isn’t going away, but with the right mix of awareness and protection, your business doesn’t have to be the next victim.
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