Have you ever considered how many phishing scams your employees come across each day? The answer may be more alarming than you think.
In the past year alone, the number of employees clicking on phishing links has tripled and businesses are paying the price.
Phishing is when scammers pose as a trusted source to trick people into handing over sensitive information such as passwords, bank details, or access credentials.
A common example is an email that looks like it is from Microsoft, prompting your employee to log in. But instead of a secure login page, it is a trap. Once the credentials are entered, they go straight into the hands of cyber criminals, giving them access to your systems.
What is even more concerning is that phishing scams are not only more frequent—they are also harder to detect.
Scammers are no longer relying solely on email. They are embedding fake links in:
Search engine results
Social media posts
Online ads
Blog comments and forums
These new tactics bypass traditional email warnings and catch employees off guard when they least expect it.
It often comes down to fatigue and realism.
With phishing attempts flooding inboxes and search results, it is tough to stay alert all the time. Scammers are also getting smarter, using branding, language, and designs that closely mimic legitimate platforms—especially Microsoft 365, which houses a wealth of business-critical data.
Your team can be your first line of defence or your biggest vulnerability. When trained properly, employees can detect and stop phishing attacks before they cause damage. But without the right awareness, a single click can lead to:
Stolen data
Financial losses
Serious disruption to business operations
Start with awareness and education:
Teach your team how to recognise phishing across email, websites, and apps
Encourage them to double-check unexpected requests, links, or login prompts
Run regular cyber awareness training to keep security top of mind
Then support your team with the right tools:
Enable multi factor authentication (MFA) to add an extra layer of security
Keep your systems and software up to date
Implement a robust cyber security strategy tailored to your business
These threats are not going away. But with the right mix of training, tools, and awareness,
you can significantly reduce your risk.
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