145% surge in phishing attacks: Cyber National Directorate launches new protection portal
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Phishing attacks in Israel continue at a very high level, and they occur every day. Phishing is a type of online fraud in which attackers send fake messages in order to steal personal details, passwords, or money. According to the published data, the number of attacks of this type rose by about 145 percent, which is a very large increase in a short time.
To address the phenomenon, the National Cyber Directorate is launching a new protection portal. The portal is meant to help citizens and businesses identify suspicious messages and report them. Through it, it is possible to get information about the common types of fraud and simple ways to protect personal information. The goal is to raise public awareness and make it harder for attackers.
Experts point to several basic rules. It is not advisable to click on links that arrive in messages from unfamiliar senders, especially if the message demands updating details urgently. It is also important to enable two-step verification on personal accounts and not to share passwords with anyone. In case of doubt, it is recommended to check the inquiry through an official channel and not through the link that was sent.
In summary, the sharp increase in phishing attacks highlights the importance of caution in everyday life. The new portal is another tool that can help, but each of us remains responsible for checking messages before acting on them, and that responsibility remains very important.
Sources: היום
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