Phishing and smishing, often known as SMS fraud, affected 73% of businesses worldwide in the previous year.

Every day, more than 3.5 billion mobile phones receive fake SMS messages demanding users to update their account information. These messages pose as communications from banks, e-commerce sites, digital platform content sites, etc.

Phishing messages, emergency messages, prize and sweepstakes messages, and emergency messages are common forms of SMS fraud that enable attackers to trick consumers with phony SMS messages to get personal information or take their money.

To prevent SMS fraud and safeguard our funds and information, we should;

• Verify the source of any strange numbers in the SMS,
• Avoid clicking on dubious links in the SMS,
• Not to reply to SMS messages with personal or financial information,
• Not to rely on sweepstakes, discounts, and prizes that must be redeemed right away,
• Not to panic and divulge information when you receive an emergency message,
• Be sure to follow your Information Security Policies when working.

Do you know about these for information and knowledge protection?

In Turkiye, 700,000 malware attacks occurred in the first half of 2023! This was also one of the most active periods for cyber attacks. While 560,000 new pieces of malware are discovered every day throughout the world, it’s believed that the overall number exceeds one billion!

Malware kinds used for reasons such as stopping/degrading the performance of fixed/mobile devices, websites, and networks; deleting, blocking, copying, manipulating, and stealing user data include viruses, worms, trojans, botnets, and spy/ransomware.

To safeguard your devices and information from malware;

• Use antivirus software, and only visit reputable websites,
• Using licensed software that’s up to date,
• Please don’t open fake emails,
• Personal information shouldn’t be shared,
• Make use of strong passwords,
• Apps should only be downloaded from reputable sources,
• Take care to follow your company’s anti-malware rules.

What are your thoughts on malware attacks? Have you ever wondered how many cyber attacks are currently taking place in your country? I love to hear your feedback. Keep yourself secure in the virtual world!