{"id":30584,"date":"2019-04-24T17:41:27","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T13:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/?p=30584"},"modified":"2021-12-28T21:34:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T17:34:24","slug":"clone-phishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/clone-phishing\/","title":{"rendered":"Clone Phishing Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

Attempts to infiltrate malware onto computers systems typically come from one of two sources: email and web sites. The most effective often use both. Phishes are one type of email used to attempt to get users to click on a link that will either get them to install malware or enter user credentials that can be used to infiltrate a real website.<\/p>\n

These links or programs can install ransomware, sniffers, or Trojans that can steal information or hold it for ransom. These threats cost companies millions of dollars every year, and unfortunately, anti-virus programs may not catch all the threats.<\/p>\n

For more information about phishing please refer to our guide on the topic:<\/p>\n

Further reading<\/span>\u00a0Anti-Phishing Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

The best way to prevent a malware infection is to keep a user from inadvertently downloading malware in the first place.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Phishes, in general, mock the look of genuine emails from legitimate sources, whether banks, corporate portals, online retailers, or other websites. Basic phishes mock the look of a legitimate email but generally won\u2019t include an actual username or a person\u2019s full name, address, or other information.<\/p>\n

Spear phishes were the next generation of phishes, and they are specifically targeted to individuals, with enough information to appear legitimate at first glance, including the recipient\u2019s full name, phone number, email address, etc.<\/p>\n

Further reading<\/span>\u00a0How to Prevent Spear Phishing Attacks<\/a><\/p>\n

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Clone Phishing Definition<\/h2>\n

The next attempt to lull the recipient\u2019s suspicions beyond spear phishes is the clone phishing<\/strong>. This uses an actual email that might have been intercepted as part of a legitimate stream of correspondence between a legitimate sender and the recipient that the bad actor is attempting to fool. Clone phishing can refer to a previous message that the recipient sent to the legitimate sender.<\/p>\n

To find out about other phishing types and techniques, check out our corresponding guide<\/p>\n

Further reading<\/span>\u00a0Methods and Types of Phishing Attacks<\/a><\/p>\n

What Does Clone Phishing Look Like?<\/h2>\n

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