Smishing, vishing and phishing1
AdminLiam | 25 Jul 25
Smishing, vishing, and phishing: what’s the difference?
Online scams are becoming more sophisticated than ever, with complex social engineering and AI tools that can fool almost anyone. According to Mastercard, cumulative losses due to online payment fraud are projected to exceed $343 billion from 2023 to 2027.
Smishing, vishing, and phishing: what’s the difference?
1. Smishing: fraud by text message
2. Vishing: fraud by voice via phone calls
3. Phishing: is the traditional email scam
Despite the three different mediums, all use urgency as a tactic to push potential victims into revealing sensitive information. If you get a strange-sounding text, particularly if it's from a well-known institution, like a bank, delivery service, or the post office, be sceptical right away.
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