Cybersecurity CEO: Top 5 Resources To Combat Phishing Scams During NCSAM

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Cybersecurity CEO: Top 5 Resources To Combat Phishing Scams During NCSAM
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National Cyber Security Awareness Month is here and it’s time to protect against the most popular form of cybercrime
Of all the cybercrime statistics circulating out there, the one that really blows my mind after all this time is that more than 90 percent of cyberattacks are initiated by a phishing scam</a>.
You might think that with the emergence of newer cybercrimes such as cryptojacking, SIM-swapping attacks, and others, that we might finally see a drop-off in phishing attacks.
By now, you surely don’t need a technical explanation around phishing scams and spear phishing attacks.
So in the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) — observed every October — I’d like to offer up 5 valuable resources that are effective from the boardroom to the C-suite to every office, cubicle, and remote location in your organization.
StaySafeOnline, which is powered by National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), explains phishing scams, spear phishing attacks, and how they attack your email and social media.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, originally released information on avoiding social engineering and phishing attacks in 2009, and it was most recently revised for 2019.
CISA details socially engineered cyberattacks, phishing, vishing, smishing, and how to avoid being a victim of each one.
Phishing scams often inject ransomware into your digital devices.
The American Bankers Association (ABA) is a great resource for anyone that needs to learn about phishing and how to protect themselves in plain English — using analogies such as the bait, and avoiding the hook.
ABA explains how to look for scam tip-offs, how to protect yourself, and how and where to report phishing attacks.
Google’s Phishing Quiz is a great resource for anyone that wants to test their knowledge of phishing scams, which are becoming more sophisticated.
You might want to ask your CEO to take the phishing quiz

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