How to Recognize and Stop Phishing Attacks Before They Hit Your Business

Phishing attacks are the number one cause of data breaches for small businesses. With AI now helping criminals craft near-perfect fake emails, knowing how to recognize and stop phishing attempts is one of the most important skills your team can have.

The most common types of phishing

• Email phishing — mass emails pretending to be a trusted brand

• Spear phishing — targeted emails personalized with your name or company details

• CEO fraud — impersonating your boss to request a wire transfer or gift card

• Smishing — phishing via text message

How to stop phishing attacks

• Train your team regularly with simulated phishing tests

• Enable MFA on every business account — especially email and banking

• Always verify financial requests by phone using a number you already have on file

At Hawk IT, we help Pennsylvania businesses defend against phishing and recover when incidents occur. Contact us today.