Essays about: "phishing emails"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words phishing emails.

  1. 1. Recognizing and Defending Against Phishing Attacks in Large Organizations

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Matay Mayrany; [2023]
    Keywords : Security; Email; Phishing; Social Engineering; Educational Training Programs; Säkerhet; e-post; nätfiske; social teknik; utbildningsprogram;

    Abstract : As technology keeps integrating further into our personal and professional lives, digital security is a growing concern for our individual and public safety. Email phishing is the most common attack vector, often utilized by malicious actors to trick victims into taking irresponsible actions that benefit the attackers. READ MORE

  2. 2. Assessing Ransomware Mitigation Strategies in Swedish Organizations: A Focus on Phishing Emails

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Johan Liedgren; Felix von Bonsdorff; [2023]
    Keywords : Ransomware; ransomware mitigation; phishing; phishing emails; malware prevention strategies;

    Abstract : Ransomware has been a growing threat to today's organizations, with irreparable damages and billions of dollars lost, it is crucial for organizations to implement mitigation strategies that can counter these attacks. With phishing attempts being the primary attack vector, it is evident that organizations need to implement the best practices in order to avoid the consequences. READ MORE

  3. 3. The effect of time pressure on human behavior regarding phishing susceptibility : Human aspects in information security

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Muhammad Abbas Khan Abbasi; [2023]
    Keywords : Cybersecurity behavior; phishing susceptibility; cybersecurity awareness; time pressure; the human factor;

    Abstract : Human errors are common in the contemporary cyber ecosystem, and in an organization’s cybersecurity chain, humans are considered the weakest link. Cybercriminals exploit human vulnerabilities using sophisticated attacks such as phishing. READ MORE

  4. 4. What are Users Willing to Comply With to Avoid Phishing? : An Interview-based Case Study

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Jennifer Bårman; [2023]
    Keywords : User perspective; Phishing; Spear-phishing; Security; Cyber-security; Information security; Learning; Education; Usable security; User awareness; Användarperspektiv; Nätfiske; Riktat nätfiske; Säkerhet; Cybersäkerhet; Informationssäkerhet; Lärande; Utbildning; Användarsäkerhet; Användarmedvetenhet;

    Abstract : Phishing (nätfiske) fortsätter att vara ett av de vanligaste hoten för användare på Internet. På grund av detta så har mycket forskning gjorts på säkerhetsåtgärder för att identifiera och stoppa nätfiske. READ MORE

  5. 5. Phishing ecosystem : A Qualitative Analysis of Phishing Susceptibility in Employees Who Work from Home

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Joshua Scott; [2022]
    Keywords : work from home; WFH; email phishing; employees; situationism; situational;

    Abstract : In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, work from home (WFH) has emerged as the new normal. Organizations continue to utilize some combination of telework and work from office (WFO) but tend to overlook the cybersecurity-related implications of such disruptive practices. READ MORE