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Scams evolve and change as scammers’ tactics are forced to adapt to technological shifts. Sometimes, this means shifting tactics back to methods that rely on deception and misleading a person instead of relying heavily on technology. TOAD (Telephone-Oriented Attack Delivery) attacks are hybrid attacks that take the idea of phishing a step further.
We rely on our phones for a majority of our day-to-day activities. They contain a wealth of information and allow us to easily access finances, accounts, and contacts. This also makes them a target to scammers and bad actors looking to exploit flaws in security.
A TOAD attack can involve several steps to exploit different issues, falling under social engineering scams and phishing.
Here are some of the key elements a TOAD attack may contain and how it could play out:
These attacks can be carried out through calls or text where the scammer pretends to be from a company you may have an account with. Their ability to spoof numbers and emails means they can make themselves appear legitimate to any potentially doubtful recipients.
They may send an email before they engage in text or a call, and they may ask for their victim to contact them through the methods they provide. The attack can be successful because they’ve already gathered information about you that is publicly available online.
TOAD attacks are preventable, and there are plenty of steps you can take to protect yourself from them.
Let’s go over some of the main ways that you can keep yourself safe from these types of attacks:
In a business setting, teams should cover these vulnerabilities to avoid potential compromising of data. Your company should audit its security measures and devices to ensure there haven’t been data breaches or overlooked security issues. Precautions can be taken by covering the above issues with a team so that everyone is on the same page.
If you suspect you or your team has been exposed to a TOAD attack, it’s important to act quickly.
Here are some steps you can take to minimize the damage and potentially undo any attacks that are already in motion:
Digital Forensics Corp is made up of industry professionals who are experienced in all aspects of cybersecurity. Our team is composed of digital forensics engineers, former law enforcement officials, and certified digital forensic examiners.
We have the tools to help stop a breach, identify attackers, document the methods used to carry out the attack, and set up a plan that can help you and your team avoid the issue in the future.
Sources:
New FTC Data Spotlight offers illuminating insights into impersonation scams | FTC
U.S. News & World Report Identity Theft Survey 2023 | US News
On the Internet: Be Cautious When Connected | FBI
What To Do if You Were Scammed | FTC
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