🧠 This Week’s Focus: Phishing Looks Different Now
Phishing isn’t just poorly written emails asking for gift cards anymore.
Today’s phishing attacks are:
Well-written
Timed around real events
Sent through email, text messages, and collaboration tools
Designed to look routine, not suspicious
Attackers rely on familiarity and urgency — not technical exploits — to get people to click, reply, or enter credentials.
🌎 Local & National Threat Snapshot
Texas businesses continue to report increases in text-message phishing (smishing)
Fake Microsoft, Google, and DocuSign login pages remain common
Attackers frequently impersonate vendors, coworkers, or service providers
Smaller teams are targeted because requests feel “normal” and go unchecked
Phishing remains one of the top initial access methods behind account compromise.
📱 Device Security Tip of the Week
Slow down before clicking or responding.
Before entering credentials or clicking a link:
Verify the sender’s address carefully
Watch for unexpected urgency or pressure
Avoid clicking links from text messages when possible
Go directly to the website instead of using the link provided
When in doubt, pause and confirm.
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📌Final Thought
Most phishing attacks succeed because they blend into everyday work.
The goal isn’t to spot every scam instantly.
It’s to build the habit of pausing when something feels even slightly off.
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