Question: Why is a general practice attorney writing an article about cyber security?
Answer: Because we all face these threats every day.
Here at Rountree Losee, we counsel our clients that proper prior preparation prevents poor performance. This is particularly true in today’s cyber threat environment.
So here are some basics.
Fraudulent emails are an increasingly popular method for hackers to try and obtain your confidential information. Phishing and pharming are two malicious tactics that you may encounter in these fraudulent emails.
Phishing occurs when hackers send fake emails to fool users into taking an action, such as clicking on a link or opening an attachment, which allows hackers to complete a malicious goal.
The information targeted from phishing attacks can include:
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