Learn how to detect a phishing attack

Do you know what phishing is?

Phishing is one of the most common methods used by cybercriminals to defraud and fraudulently obtain confidential information. They can steal sensitive and personal data such as passwords or detailed credit card information.

The Netflix case

 At the end of January, the National Police issued a warning about a new phishing case, in which a deceptive email with the platform's logo is circulating. Netflix. Under the colorful emblem of the video streaming platform, misleading information encourages its readers to "verify the account" so that it is not deleted.

What characteristics do phishing emails have in common?

The phishing messages They use all sorts of ingenious arguments related to the security of the organization or the expediting of some administrative procedure to justify the need to provide your personal data. Among the frequent excuses we find:

• Technical problems.
• Recent fraud detections and urgent need to increase security levels.
• New security recommendations for fraud prevention.
• Changes in the entity's security policy.
• Promotion of new products.
• Prizes, gifts, or unexpected financial income.
• Unusual access or use of your account.
• Imminent service deactivation.
• Fake job offers.

Furthermore, the fraudulent email will attempt to pressure the user into making a decision almost immediately, warning of negative consequences such as being denied access to the service or having to pay a fine. Although scammers are constantly refining their techniques, fraudulent messages are generally generated using automated tools that incorporate translation features and thesauruses, so they often contain spelling and grammatical errors.

Victims of Phishing

Real-world examples: phishing to ING DIRECT, phishing to Bankia, phishing to Banco Popular, phishing to Caja España, phishing to Banco Santander, phishing to BBVA Bank.

At Apen, we offer cybersecurity services to detect threats that attempt to attack your computer system. We also recommend performing preventative maintenance on all your equipment to avoid unpleasant surprises of this kind.