Recently, we have seen successful phishing attacks at a number Norfolk schools and we would like to remind you to remain vigilant over the Summer holiday period. Cyber security is in the news frequently and there have been a number of high-profile cyber incidents/attacks throughout the UK, the most recent affecting the NHS last month.
Phishing is when attackers attempt to trick users into doing 'the wrong thing', such as clicking a bad link that will download malware or direct them to a suspicious website. Attacks can install ransomware, sabotage systems, or steal intellectual property and money.
It can be conducted via a text message, social media, or by phone, but the term 'phishing' is mainly used to describe attacks that arrive by email. These types of emails can reach millions of users directly and hide amongst the huge number of emails that busy users receive.
If something doesn’t feel right, it’s usually because it isn’t. Please think before you click!