What are phishing tests?
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Realistic simulations of phishing attacks to evaluate how prepared employees are against cyber threats.
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They provide companies with a clear picture of human vulnerabilities regarding social engineering-based attacks.
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Benefits for companies:
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Increasing employee awareness:
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Identification of suspicious emails.
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Avoiding clicking malicious links or downloading infected files.
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Reducing cyber risks:
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Preventing data leaks.
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Blocking unauthorized access to company systems.
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Reporting and analysis:
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Detailed reports to evaluate employee performance and awareness levels
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Personalized recommendations to improve protection.
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How do phishing tests work?
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Creating personalized campaigns:
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Simulating phishing emails that reflect real scenarios in the company’s domain.
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Sending emails to employees:
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Without warnings, to observe natural reactions.
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Monitoring and evaluating responses:
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Tracking how many employees:
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Open the email.
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Access malicious links.
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Enter sensitive data (passwords, personal information).
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Feedback and training:
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Employees who “fell for the trap” are informed and educated on how to recognize such attacks in the future.
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Relevant statistics (to attract attention):
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91% of cyberattacks start with a phishing email.
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48% of employees open suspicious emails out of curiosity.
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Companies that conduct regular phishing tests reduce the risk of successful attacks by up to 70%.
