Defending Against SMS Phishing
Now that you see the issues with it, we will show you some tips to help you defend against these types of attacks.
- Don’t click on links if you do not know the sender – As we mentioned, these types of links can contain malware or lead you to malicious sites that are designed to steal your private information. If you think a link may be legitimate, we suggest you call the institution.
- Avoid downloading apps via text – If you can avoid this practice, please do. As we just mentioned, it may be a nefarious program designed to steal your data.
- Don’t respond to suspicious texts – This is probably the best idea we can suggest. According to the FCC, even if the message says you should respond back “STOP”, you should not do that, either. completely ignore the message, delete it, and block the sender.
And there you have the steps to follow to protect yourself from “Smishing” attacks. If you follow these steps, you should be able to keep yourself safe. Please share this post with your friends so they can protect themselves from these types of attacks as well. Be sure to follow us @VPNFan for the latest deals and guides.