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How to Protect Your Business From

Internet Phishing Scams Presented by: Tim Geigner

Malware: Malicious email that appears be

legit

Mass amounts of unpersonalizaed

emails are sentdamage to your

computer system

Phishing is the act of illegally trying to acquire private

information such as passwords, credit card account numbers,

banking account information, and social security numbers by

posing as a legitimate electronic communication.

What is Phishing?

Spear Phishing

Conventional Phishing

A targeted victim is sent a

personalized email. o be legit

How are victims exposed to phishing

scams?

Email

How are victims exposed to phishing

scams?

Email

Pop-ups

How are victims exposed to phishing

scams?

Email

Pop-ups

Instant Messages

How are victims exposed to phishing

scams?

Email

Pop-ups

Instant Messages

Social Media: Twitter, Facebook

How to

Spot a Phishing Scam

How to Spot A Phishing Scam

Incorrect Spelling & Bad Grammar

Not typically personalized, yet they can be

An attachment that appears legit

Sense of urgency/threats

URL Links in email

http://www.chasebank.com/loginscritp/user1.jsp

Requests personal information: usernames, password, social

security numbers, date of birth, credit card numbers, etc.

Be Suspicious!

Dear Valued Customer,

It has come to our attention that your account information needs to be

updated due to inactive members, frauds and spoof reports.

It is critical that you take 5-10 minutes to renew your records, in order

for you to avoid any future issues with your online service. It is very

important to have this complete no later than: March 30, 2012. Faling

to take action will result in the closure of your account.

Please follow the link below and renew your account information.

https://www.chasebank.com/ukoup-date.htm

Sincerely,

Chase Bank Customer Department

Not personalizedIncorrect

spelling

Misguiding URL link

Why People Fall for Phishing Scams

Creates a reaction!

Not aware of the signs

Phishing scams are meant to appear legitimate

Typically include upsetting or exciting

(false) statements, special offers or

prizes:

Who Is Responsible?

Cyber Criminals

Want: Personal and financial information

What to do if you have been

hacked

1. Report the issue to your bank or credit card company

What to do if you have been hacked?

1. Report the issue to your bank or credit card company

2. Place a fraud alert through a credit reporting agency

What to do if you have been hacked?

1. Report the issue to your bank or credit card company

2. Place a fraud alert through a credit reporting agency

3. Remove Internet Browser

What to do if you have been hacked?

1. Report the issue to your bank or credit card company

2. Place a fraud alert through a credit reporting agency

3. Remove Internet Browser

What to do if you have been hacked?

4. Install and or up date anti-virus and personal

firewall software

1. Report the issue to your bank or credit card company

2. Place a fraud alert through a credit reporting agency

3. Remove Internet Browser

What to do if you have been hacked?

4. Install and or up date anti-virus and personal

firewall software

5.Change your passwords

How to Protect Your Business

Against Phishing Scams

How to Protect Your Business Against

Phishing Scams

Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated

How to Protect Your Business Against

Phishing Scams

Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated

Install a firewall

How to Protect Your Business Against

Phishing Scams

Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated

Install a firewall

Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely

locked down stand-alone computer

How to Protect Your Business Against

Phishing Scams

Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated

Install a firewall

Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely

locked down stand-alone computer

Ensure Windows updates and security patches are updated and

installed – check for success on a regular basis

How to Protect Your Business Against

Phishing Scams

Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated

Install a firewall

Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely

locked down stand-alone computer

Ensure Windows updates and security patches are updated and

installed – check for success on a regular basis

Do not click on hyperlinks within an email

How to Protect Your Business Against

Phishing Scams

Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated

Install a firewall

Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely

locked down stand-alone computer

Ensure Windows updates and security patches are updated and

installed – check for success on a regular basis

Do not click on hyperlinks within an email

Create strong unique passwords

How to Protect Your Business Against

Phishing Scams

Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated

Install a firewall

Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely

locked down stand-alone computer

Ensure Windows updates and security patches are updated and

installed – check for success on a regular basis

Do not click on hyperlinks within an email

Create strong unique passwords

Educate your employees on the signs

How to Protect Your Business Against

Phishing Scams

Install anti-virus and anti-spyware applications – keep updated

Install a firewall

Do all online banking or credit card payments on a completely

locked down stand-alone computer

Ensure Windows updates and security patches are updated and

installed – check for success on a regular basis

Do not click on hyperlinks within an email

Create strong unique passwords

Educate your employees on the signs

Discuss options with your IT professional

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