last year, with nearly 200,000 attacks in just three months. Payment providers, banks and e-commerce companies were the most targeted.There are several online resources to educate yourself about cyber-security and phishing attacks.
Businesses can also circulate examples of common scam techniques for the benefit of their customers. A recent example of this has beenby Wonga. The South African credit lender has shared a series of ‘real-world case studies’ to protect the interests of its customers and spread awareness of what these scams can look like in real life scenarios.
Multi-layer authentication, such as using a fingerprint or email-based security code, can create a beneficial pause during a login process where an employee can verify the authenticity of the site, link, or payment button they are about to press.