Safeguarding Your Finances: Types of Social Engineering Attacks and Protective Actions

At Ajman Bank, your financial security is our top priority. In this email, we want to raise awareness about types of social engineering attacks - Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing along with few protective actions (but not limited to) that you can take to stay safe from these fraudulent tactics. Let´s learn how to protect ourselves!

Types of Social Engineering Attacks

Phishing

Scammers use emails and links to trick victims into sharing private information like usernames, passwords, or account numbers. Always be cautious of unsolicited emails, especially ones that

Smishing

Similar to phishing, smishing employs text messages or messaging apps to deceive victims. The text may contain a fraudulent link or download malware onto your device. Protective

Vishing

Fraudulent calls or voicemails are used to solicit personal information from victims. Scammers may pretend to be legitimate companies or use prerecorded robocalls to deceive you. Protective