Smishing (SMS phishing) is a type of phishing attack carried out over SMS (text messages). Attackers use deceptive text messages to trick victims into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links.
Example:
Terry receives a text message claiming to be from his bank. The message states that his account has been compromised and urges him to click a link to verify his account details. Terry clicks the link and enters his account credentials on a fraudulent website, unknowingly providing his information to scammers.
Prevention Tips:
- Don’t click on links or reply to suspicious text messages, even if they appear from a familiar number.
- Be wary of messages urging immediate action or offering deals that seem too good to be true.