Phishing

What is phishing?

Phishing is a cyberattack technique that uses fraudulent messages (typically emails, SMS, or phone calls) to deceive users into handing over confidential information such as login credentials or banking details. Attackers impersonate legitimate organisations to gain the victim’s trust.

Why is it a risk for businesses?

Because it is one of the most common ways to initiate security incidents. Through phishing, cybercriminals can gain unauthorised access to corporate systems, steal sensitive information, or deploy malware and ransomware across the organisation’s network. It can also lead to legal consequences and damage a company’s reputation.

How can businesses protect themselves from phishing?

Key strategies include continuous employee training, implementing anti-phishing filters in email, using multi-factor authentication (MFA) to protect access, and deploying advanced security solutions such as SIEM or XDR to detect suspicious patterns.

Cyber intelligence also helps identify active phishing campaigns before they impact the organisation.