Phictionary throws the spotlight on some of
the most common phishing attacks detected and blocked by Norton to
help people spot the tell-tale signs of scams
TEMPE,
Ariz. and PRAGUE,
July 12, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Norton, a consumer Cyber Safety brand of Gen™
(NASDAQ: GEN), has released Phictionary, a guide to phishing
attacks with a dictionary twist that exposes real-life examples of
scams to help people proactively identify fraudulent
communications. In 2023, scams and phishing attacks have been
responsible for two-thirds of all cyberattacks worldwide, according
to Gen threat data. Phictionary exists to address this problem with
a unique educational approach to phishing detection.
"Consumers are at the center of modern-day cybercrime. Today,
attacks that abuse flaws in the human psyche are outnumbering
attacks targeting flaws in software and systems, and this means the
approach to Cyber Safety needs to change," said Michal Pechoucek,
Chief Technology Officer at Gen. "It is no longer enough to protect
only our devices; we must protect the individual from all forms of
online manipulation that intend to steal personal information or
spread malware. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a huge role in
this, but so does the human factor of online safety through
education. We created Phictionary as part of our ongoing efforts to
inform people about the latest developments in cybercrime, and hope
that it will help to alleviate human error to improve online
safety."
From delivery scams to tax scams to fake offer emails,
Phictionary highlights some of the most common phishing attacks
seen today, laid out in classic dictionary form. The following are
real-life examples from Phictionary that have been detected and
blocked by Norton:
- Account Suspension alert əˈkaʊnt səˈspɛnʃən / verb 1. A
fake message addressed to an individual asking them to complete
account recovery within a specific time period otherwise it will
result in permanent suspension. We temporarily place your Ρaурal
suspended, To restore follow instruction below. <|url|>
Please complete the recovery within 2 days otherwise Ρaурal account
permanently suspended. We are sorry for any inconvenience has
caused. Thank you for your attention.
- Delivery Mishap alert dɪˈlɪvəri mɪsˌhæps / verb 1. A
fraudulent message faking an attempted delivery designed to extract
personal information from the target. Our driver attempted to
deliver your shipment today but no one was home. To reschedule a
new delivery date, visit: <|url|>
- Tax Scam tæks skæm / noun 1. A spoof message
masked as a revenue or customs company. myGov: Your income
return of [amount] could not be processed due to insufficient
information supplied please update immediately at
<|url|>
To empower people to feel safer in their everyday digital lives,
Phictionary also includes a list of the key characteristics of
phishing scams for people to learn and refer to if they come across
a phishing attack.
Phictionary can be downloaded from
https://us.norton.com/blog/online-scams/phictionary today.
About Norton
Norton is a leader in Cyber Safety, and part of Gen™ (NASDAQ: GEN),
a global company dedicated to powering Digital Freedom with a
family of trusted consumer brands. Norton empowers millions of
individuals and families with award-winning protection for their
devices, online privacy, and identity. Norton products and services
are certified by independent testing organizations including
AV-TEST, AV-Comparatives, and SE Labs. Norton is a founding member
of the Coalition Against Stalkerware. Learn more at
www.norton.com.
Disclaimer
All examples of phishing attacks provided are real samples found
in the wild, not generated by Norton. Any logos or trademarks
mentioned are the registered trademarks of the respective
brands.
Mike Healey
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Erin Farkaly
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Gen
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Edelman for
Gen
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Mike.Healey@GenDigital.com
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Erin.Farkaly@edelman.com
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