News and Insights – October 2017

Phishing scams continue to rise globally, and Argentina is no exception. These email-based attacks are simple to execute but costly to ignore. Many local SMBs still fall victim to phishing due to a lack of training and awareness.

How Phishing Works

Phishing emails typically pose as legitimate messages—from banks, service providers, or even internal departments—tricking recipients into clicking malicious links or sharing sensitive information. Some variants install ransomware or redirect traffic to fake login pages.

Local Impact in Argentina

Several Argentine companies have recently reported data breaches stemming from phishing. In most cases, attackers harvested email credentials or injected malware through a simple click by an unsuspecting employee.

What Can SMBs Do?

• Train staff to identify suspicious email traits (e.g., poor grammar, mismatched domains)
• Enable multi-factor authentication on all systems
• Deploy email filters and threat protection layers
• Run phishing simulations and post-incident drills
• Keep contact lists private and off public websites

Need Help Getting Started?

We’ve prepared a quick-start guide to help your team get phishing-aware. Here is your free Phishing Awareness Quick Start.