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What is Smishing?
Season 3 · Episode 36

What is Smishing?

Tech for Business · Computer Integration Technologies (CIT)

October 15, 202428m 40s

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Show Notes

Smishing, the latest form of phishing via text messages, is on the rise, exploiting urgency and emotion to steal personal data and money. Nate, CIT's Director of Cybersecurity, breaks down this insidious tactic, highlighting key red flags like suspicious links, urgent language, and messages from unknown numbers. Defending against smishing, however, requires more than awareness. Nate provides actionable security strategies, including multi-factor authentication, transaction monitoring, and secure messaging tools. As personal and professional device use continues to merge, this podcast equips you with cutting-edge solutions and training to fortify your cyber defenses.

Report Smishing at: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/

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