UAE Cyber Security Council Says Phishing Starts More Than 75% of Cyberattacks
Summary
The UAE Cyber Security Council told WAM that phishing or fraudulent messages start more than 75% of cyberattacks and estimated 3.4 billion phishing messages are sent daily worldwide. It advised users to verify messages, enable MFA, update systems, and report suspicious.
Key points
- The UAE Cyber Security Council said more than 75% of cyberattacks begin with phishing emails or fraudulent messages.
- The Council estimated that 3.4 billion phishing messages are sent worldwide each day.
- The messages may seek credentials or personal data, or deliver malware, the Council said.
- The Council identified poor grammar, unclear sender identities, and unjustified requests for personal data as warning signs.
- Its advice includes avoiding suspicious links and untrusted QR codes, enabling multi-factor authentication, applying updates, and promptly reporting suspicious messages.
Article Details
- Event Type
- The UAE Cyber Security Council issued a public warning about the prevalence and risks of phishing emails and fraudulent messages.
- Impact
- The Council reports that more than 75% of cyberattacks begin with phishing or fraudulent messages and estimates that 3.4 billion phishing messages are sent globally each day. These campaigns aim to steal credentials, distribute malware, and collect personal data; the figures are claims attributed to the Council.