Phishing Analysis

Phishing remains one of the most common and successful forms of cybercrime. Attackers impersonate trusted entities to steal credentials, personal data, or money. Recognizing these attempts early saves time, data — and a lot of headache.

1. How Phishing Works

In a phishing attack, the victim receives a deceptive email that looks legitimate — often mimicking banks, software vendors, or internal departments. These messages usually contain links or attachments that lead to fake login pages or deliver malware.

2. Key Signs of a Phishing Email

• Spelling or grammatical mistakes
• Urgent or threatening language (“Your account will be blocked”)
• Sender domain differs slightly from the official one
• Mismatch between displayed link text and actual URL (hover to inspect)
• Attachments with risky extensions (.zip, .exe, .html)

3. How to Defend Against Phishing

Use strong email filters and anti-phishing gateways to block suspicious content. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) mitigates credential theft. Regular training and simulated phishing drills keep staff sharp.

4. Wazuh & Automation

Wazuh can help correlate suspicious mail server logs, unusual process start events, and outbound connections to detect post-phish activity quickly. Combine automated detection with human reporting for best results.

Conclusion

Phishing preys on haste and trust — awareness plus technical controls are your best defenses. If you want, IT Service Level1 can run a quick phishing test and harden your mailflow and monitoring.