In collaboration with the Office of Private Sector (OPS), the FBI San Francisco Field Office has recently issued a report highlighting a surge in “smishing” attempts. Smishing (or SMS text phishing) is a fraudulent practice where text messages trick individuals into divulging sensitive information. This can range from personal and financial information to company-specific data and employee credentials.
These threat actors often pose as fellow employees or company leaders to persuade recipients to share sensitive data. This information can then be used for various criminal activities, including financial gain, further breaches at a company, or even targeting other employees. Continue reading “Increased SMS text phishing attempts”
