28 min

“Don’t Get Hooked! Tips to Prevent Phishing Attacks‪”‬ Cyber Sip

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In this episode, host Kevin Szczepanski and his guest, Bill
Haber of TEKRiSQ, discuss tips to prevent phishing attacks, which, they remind listeners, are “fraudulent attempts to obtain personal information through electronic messages.” Kevin and Bill highlight the prevalence and success of
phishing attacks, emphasizing the need for vigilance from both individuals and organizations. Covering examples and types of phishing attacks—spear phishing, smishing,
man-in-the-middle attacks—they offer takeaways including slowing down, being cautious of urgency, verifying suspicious emails, conducting trainings, and
implementing tools like VPN and DNS filtering. These practices can both enhance cybersecurity and improve the chances of obtaining cyber liability insurance.

In this episode, host Kevin Szczepanski and his guest, Bill
Haber of TEKRiSQ, discuss tips to prevent phishing attacks, which, they remind listeners, are “fraudulent attempts to obtain personal information through electronic messages.” Kevin and Bill highlight the prevalence and success of
phishing attacks, emphasizing the need for vigilance from both individuals and organizations. Covering examples and types of phishing attacks—spear phishing, smishing,
man-in-the-middle attacks—they offer takeaways including slowing down, being cautious of urgency, verifying suspicious emails, conducting trainings, and
implementing tools like VPN and DNS filtering. These practices can both enhance cybersecurity and improve the chances of obtaining cyber liability insurance.

28 min