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July 10, 2025 1:43 pm
Stay Sharp: Summer Phishing Threats & 5 Essential Defense Tips
Summer may bring sunshine and vacations—but it’s also peak season for phishing scams. With staff distractions up and schedules shifting, cybercriminals see an opportunity to strike. July is Phishing Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to sharpen your defenses.
Why Summer Phishing Is on the Rise
Threat actors know that summer means:
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More personal devices connecting to work accounts
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Out-of-office replies and reduced monitoring
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Less scrutiny of unusual emails
Combine that with increasingly AI-crafted phishing emails, and it’s no surprise that scam attempts are surging.
5 Essential Defense Tips to Share with Your Team:
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Pause before clicking — If it feels off, it probably is.
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Hover over links — Always check where that link is actually taking you.
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Watch for generic greetings — “Dear User” is a red flag.
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Never open attachments from unknown senders — Period.
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Use MFA everywhere you can — It adds an extra wall between you and attackers.
Don’t Miss This:
Upcoming Webinar – Resiliency Strategies for Battling Phishing Attacks in an AI‑Driven Era
📅 Tuesday, July 16 | 🕐 1 PM ET | Register Here
Hosted by Cofense, this 30-minute webinar explores:
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How AI is making phishing more deceptive
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Multi-channel attack trends
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Practical ways to strengthen your team’s phishing resilience
🔗 Spread the word internally and externally—and make sure your team knows how to spot, report, and stop phishing before it spreads.
#PhishingAwareness #Cybersecurity #CHUGCHAT #CHUGUsers
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