Phishing

Emails, text messages, social media platforms, and phone calls can often be the source of a cyber security threat. Phishing is the process that criminals use to scam individuals and businesses, they often present as what looks like people or businesses that you know and trust, and their contact attempts to trick individuals and businesses into performing certain actions. Common actions requested include:

• A request to transfer funds
• A request to change or update password details
• A request to confirm or update banking details
• A request to click on a link