Can you Spot the Signs that Your Team Needs Phishing Training
5 Warning Signs Your Business Might Be at Risk
Phishing scams are evolving fast – and your team may be more vulnerable than you think.
In Australia, phishing remains top of the list of reported cybercrimes; with a breach being received by the Australian Cyber Security Centre every 6 minutes.
So how can you tell if your business is at risk?
Here are 5 WARNING SIGNS you need to be able to spot.
1. Uptick in Unauthorised Logins
Reusing weak passwords or falling for fake login pages opens the door for cybercriminals, with phishing often the first step in extracting your team’s credentials to be then sold or used in highly sophisticated cyber attacks such as Business Email Compromise (BEC). Recent reports suggest credential theft has surged 160% in just this year alone; fuelled by increasingly advanced phishing attacks, AI-generated lures, and credential leaks.
2. Difficulty with Differentiating
Modern phishing emails can convincingly impersonate trusted brands, government departments, or even colleagues; making them harder to spot more than ever. When your team can’t tell the difference between a legit email and a dodgy download; with just one wrong click, your business is exposed to malware infections, credential theft and ransomware.
3. Support Ticket Frenzy
If your IT team is swamped with requests like:
– Is this email safe?
– I don’t know why my account’s been locked!
– Why can’t I access my inbox?
Then it’s a sure sign that phishing attempts are slipping through your human firewall. An unaccounted rise in IT support tickets related to email or login problems usually means employees are at best confused or much worse, compromised. Proactive phishing training can significantly reduce the burden on IT support and boost overall cyber hygiene.
4. A Vote of No Confidence
If you asked employees “Do you feel confident spotting a phishing email?” and you’re answered with a look of bewilderment; your team needs training!
It’s estimated that approximately 40% of employees in Australia and New Zealand are at risk of clicking a deceptive phishing email. The good news is that with just 12 months of phishing simulations and structured training, that number can drop to 5%. Empowering users to recognise, report, and avoid phishing threats is the first line of defence for any organisation.
5. Training Blues
Businesses without regular, hands-on phishing training are far more susceptible to cybercrime; and expecting employees to rely on instinct alone or sending organisational-wide generic reminders just doesn’t cut it anymore. Financial and reputational risks posed by phishing attacks continue to be formidable; especially as the sophistication and deceptiveness employed by cybercriminals becomes ever more pervasive.
So Now You’ve Seen the Signs, Are You Ready to Strengthen Your Defences?
A single phishing email can bring down an entire business. But with the right training, your employees can be your greatest defence.
PhishByte empowers Australian organisations with:
- Tailored phishing simulations
- Real-time reporting and threat visibility
- Continuous learning to stay ahead of attackers
Empower your people. Reduce your risk. Strengthen your human firewall.
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