Scam 2: Digiman Vs Vishing Call Attack: Dos and Don'ts

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Continuing with "The DH Series of 40 Scams" we are here with yet another blog and this time it is on Vishing Attack, the Scam No:2 of our series. Also Watch the Video embedded in thig blog.

Vishing (Voice Phishing) is a type of social engineering attack that aims to trick individuals into giving out sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and social security numbers over the phone. Here are some key points to remember:

1. Vishing often starts with a recorded message or a call from an impostor claiming to be from a legitimate organization such as a bank, government agency, or technology company.

2. The attacker may use urgent language or pressure tactics to convince the victim to take immediate action, such as providing sensitive information or transferring money.

3. Vishing attacks can be sophisticated, using Caller ID spoofing, call forwarding, and other technologies to make it appear as though the call is coming from a trusted source.

4. To protect against vishing, be cautious of unsolicited phone calls, especially those that ask for sensitive information. Verify the identity of the caller before providing any information and do not trust numbers displayed on Caller ID.

5. Never provide personal or financial information over the phone unless you initiated the call and you trust the recipient.

6. Report any suspicious phone calls to the relevant authorities and financial institutions.

Here are some dos and don'ts to keep in mind when dealing with vishing (voice phishing) calls: Do's:

1. Verify the identity of the caller by independently finding their phone number and calling them back.

2. Use unique, strong passwords for each of your accounts and never reveal them over the phone.

3. Keep your software and security systems up to date to protect against vishing and other types of cyber attacks.

4. Report any suspicious phone calls to the relevant authorities and financial institutions.

5. Be vigilant of unsolicited phone calls, especially those that ask for sensitive information.

Don'ts:

1. Don't trust numbers displayed on Caller ID, as attackers can easily spoof numbers.

2. Don't provide personal or financial information over the phone unless you initiated the call and you trust the recipient.

3. Don't transfer money or make any other financial transactions based on a phone call you didn't initiate.

4. Don't respond to emails or phone calls that ask you to provide passwords, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive information.

5. Don't download attachments or click on links from unknown or untrusted sources.

By following these dos and don'ts, you can better protect yourself from vishing and other types of social engineering attacks.

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