Kaspersky experts have recommended four ways organizations can keep away from phishing scams following the continuous increase in the number of attacks in Africa in the second quarter of 2022.
- Carefully looking at the address bar before entering any sensitive information, such as your login details and password. If something is wrong with the URL (i.e., spelling, it doesn’t look like the original or it uses some special symbols instead of letters) don’t enter anything on the site. If in doubt, check the certificate of the site by clicking on the lock icon to the left of the URL.
- Not clicking on links that come from unknown sources (either through e-mails, messaging apps or social networks).
- Visiting the business’ official website if you see a giveaway offered in e-mail or on social media by a travel company or an airline to confirm the giveaway exists. You should also carefully check the links the giveaway ad leads you to.
- Using a good security solution that can protect you from spam emails and phishing attacks. We recommend Kaspersky Total Security.