Cybercrime is a growing problem in Ireland, with phishing and smishing scams targeting businesses and individuals every day. These scams trick people into sharing sensitive information like passwords, bank details or personal data. If businesses don’t take action, they risk financial loss, data breaches and reputational damage.
What Are Phishing and Smishing?
Phishing is when cybercriminals send fake emails pretending to be represent a trusted company, such as a bank or government agency, to steal sensitive information.
Smishing is a similar trick, but scammers use text messages instead of emails.
How These Scams Affect Irish Businesses
In Ireland, phishing and smishing attacks are on the rise. Cybercriminals often target small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), as they may not have the same security protections as larger companies. Just one mistake—like clicking a fake link or downloading a malicious attachment—can lead to stolen funds, leaked customer data and major disruptions.
How to Protect Your Business from Phishing & Smishing
To keep your business safe, follow these essential steps:
✔ Check Before You Click – Always verify emails, links and text messages before clicking on anything.
✔ Train Your Team – Teach employees how to spot scams and report suspicious messages.
✔ Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Adding an extra security step for logins makes it harder for hackers to access accounts.
✔ Report Scams – If you receive a suspicious message, don’t reply. Report phishing emails to report@phishing.gov.ie and notify your IT team.
✔ Upgrade Your Security – Use spam filters, antivirus software and cybersecurity tools to block threats before they reach your staff.
New: Cybersecurity Training for Your Employees
Due to high demand from our customers, ITM Tech now offers cybersecurity training for employees. Your staff is your first line of defense against scams. Our training ensures they know how to spot and avoid phishing and smishing attacks, keeping your business safe.
Take Action – Secure Your Business Today
Cyber threats are a real danger to businesses in Ireland. Taking proactive steps is the best way to stay protected. Investing in cybersecurity now can save your business from major problems later.
Get in touch with our team to learn how we can help protect your business from phishing and smishing scams. Whether you need security solutions, training or expert advice, we are here to help.
📞 Call us at 045 409984 or 📧 Email us at info@itmtech.ie to learn more.
