Smishing is a type of phishing in which attackers use the SMS service to trick you into thinking they are someone they are not.
Because SMS messaging authentication is only accepted on phone numbers, there is a large opportunity for attackers to exploit. In addition, you can message anyone you want if you have their phone number.
Why do so many people fall for Smishing texts?
SMS is a short format, and you have no way of knowing if the person on the other end of the text is who they claim to be unless you already know who they are and their phone number.
Link inspection is also more difficult because you can’t hover over the URL as you can in an email. This, combined with the shortened URLs that are common in text messages, makes detecting smishing text even more difficult.
How can you safeguard your company against Smishing attacks?
With B2C scams, cybercriminals do not just target people via personal mobile numbers; they also target employees by impersonating a variety of individuals or entities, such as a colleague, customer, partner, vendor, and so on.
Cegura Technologies can help your employees resist Smishing and Phishing. Contact us right away to learn more about our services!
