Phishing – a danger both inbound and outbound

Phishing, a social engineering technique we are seeing more and more in the news, targets individuals and organizations to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. It is proving to be a formidable threat in the digital age. This method of attack is perilous not only due to the inbound messages that unsuspecting recipients might interact with—tricking them into divulging passwords, credit card numbers, or other private data—but also due to the peril of outbound messages. Compromised systems can unknowingly disseminate malicious content, potentially harming an organization’s reputation and security posture. For example, you might receive a message from someone acting as your company’s help desk, asking you to verify your identity due to suspicious activity. This email would include a link to click and would urge prompt action in less than 24 hours if you do not want to risk having your account...