Many of you have heard of “phishing”—when cybercriminals try to trick individuals into revealing personal or sensitive information. It is typically carried out through email, instant messaging, or fraudulent websites.
These days, it is becoming common for phishing attempts to happen to most people daily. Education on how to recognize phishing can prevent the attempts from becoming attacks.
Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated as cybercriminals continue to adapt and develop new techniques to deceive people online. What may seem like a simple phishing attempt can be a substantial threat to gaming organizations.
Social engineering tactics are also increasingly present today. This is when criminals incorporate offline tactics into their manipulation strategy so they can obtain sensitive data.
The common thread among these techniques is the attempt to create a sense of urgency, panic, or curiosity that leads the victim to take an action that benefits the attacker. The consequences of falling victim to such phishing or social engineering can be severe, especially for highly regulated industries.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE BY MELISSA AARSKAUG IN THE 2024 SPRING EDITION OF GAMING & LEISURE MAGAZINE.