What makes SMS and messaging app phishing (smishing) so dangerous?
SMS and messaging app phishing, or "smishing," is particularly dangerous for several reasons:
- Limited security controls compared to email
- High trust factor (messages typically come from known contacts)
- Urgency in responses (90% of text messages are read within 3 minutes)
- Simplified messages that hide suspicious elements
- Difficult to verify sender authenticity
- Lack of corporate visibility into personal devices
In 2024, smishing attacks increased by 312%, with targeted messages often impersonating executives or IT support. Our platform's advanced threat detection identifies and blocks suspicious messages across all channels.
