Phishing Scams Cost UK Consumers £174m In 2015

In response to the findings that Phishing Scams Cost UK Consumers £174m last year, Ronnie Tokazowski, senior researcher at PhishMe have the following comments on it.

[su_note note_color=”#ffffcc” text_color=”#00000″]Ronnie Tokazowski, Senior Researcher at PhishMe:

Is the situation likely to improve or will Brits lose just as much, if not more, in 2016?  

“If users are not aware of the types of attacks used by cyber criminals, they are more likely to fall victim in these types of scams. By showing them what to look out for, we can better condition users to not fall victim to these types of scams.”

Do you have any advice for consumers?  

“Attackers are always trying to find a way to make money, and phishing is just one of their social engineering methods. If someone calls and asks for different pieces of information, such as a credit card number, be very cautious. If someone calls claiming to be tech support, this is a scam. By paying attention and questioning the person on the phone or email you received, you can help better protect yourself.”[/su_note]

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