Smishing and SMS Fraud

Smishing

Smishing is a type of phishing attack that uses SMS or text messages to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or installing malware.

SMS Fraud

• Types of SMS fraud:
  • Phishing scams: Scammers send fake SMSes that appear to be from a legitimate source, such as a bank, to trick victims into revealing personal information or login credentials.
  • Malware distribution: Scammers send SMSes with malicious links or attachments that, when opened, install malware on the victim's device.
  • Premium rate scams: Scammers send SMSes that prompt victims to respond to a premium rate number, resulting in unexpected charges.
• Characteristics of SMS fraud:
  • Urgency: Scammers often create a sense of urgency to prompt victims into taking action.
  • Spoofing: Scammers may use fake sender numbers or names to make the message appear legitimate.
  • ** Emotional manipulation**: Scammers may use emotional appeals to trick victims into revealing sensitive information.

Vishing Attacks

• Vishing is a type of phishing attack that uses voice calls to trick victims into revealing sensitive information.
• Types of vishing attacks:
  • Phone phishing: Scammers call victims, claiming to be from a legitimate organization, and ask for personal information or login credentials.
  • Callback scams: Scammers leave a voicemail or send a text message asking victims to call a number, which is then used to scam them.
• Characteristics of vishing attacks:
  • Social engineering: Scammers use psychological manipulation to build trust and convince victims to reveal sensitive information.
  • Impersonation: Scammers may impersonate authority figures, such as law enforcement or financial institutions, to gain credibility.
  • Pressure tactics: Scammers may use high-pressure tactics to convince victims to take immediate action.

Smishing

• Smishing is a type of phishing attack that uses SMS or text messages to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or installing malware.

SMS Fraud

• There are three types of SMS fraud: phishing scams, malware distribution, and premium rate scams.
• Phishing scams involve scammers sending fake SMSes that appear to be from a legitimate source to trick victims into revealing personal information or login credentials.
• Malware distribution involves scammers sending SMSes with malicious links or attachments that, when opened, install malware on the victim's device.
• Premium rate scams involve scammers sending SMSes that prompt victims to respond to a premium rate number, resulting in unexpected charges.
• SMS fraud often employs tactics such as urgency, spoofing, and emotional manipulation to deceive victims.

Vishing Attacks

• Vishing is a type of phishing attack that uses voice calls to trick victims into revealing sensitive information.
• There are two types of vishing attacks: phone phishing and callback scams.
• Phone phishing involves scammers calling victims, claiming to be from a legitimate organization, and asking for personal information or login credentials.
• Callback scams involve scammers leaving a voicemail or sending a text message asking victims to call a number, which is then used to scam them.
• Vishing attacks often employ tactics such as social engineering, impersonation, and pressure tactics to deceive victims.