Beware of Phone Scams: Cishing & Vishing
Cishing – Fraud via Phone Calls
Cishing is a form of social engineering where scammers impersonate bank employees, IT support, or even colleagues over the phone.
Their goal: stealing login credentials, credit card details, or other sensitive data.
Vishing – The New Era of Phone Scams
While many companies have strengthened their defenses against email phishing, criminals are increasingly turning to Vishing (“Voice Phishing”)—fraud via phone calls. Attackers pose as bank employees, IT support, or even CEOs to steal sensitive information or trick employees into making fraudulent transfers.
Especially alarming: Thanks to AI-powered voice synthesis, scammers can now mimic voices with astonishing accuracy!
Question Everything – Don’t Trust Blindly!
Cishing and Vishing rely on psychological manipulation to deceive victims. Companies should educate employees and protect their data with a reliable backup strategy—because once attackers gain access, it’s often too late.
Stay alert – and if a call seems suspicious, hang up!
