Phishing, Stolen Passwords and the Dark Web: Protecting Your Team

Firewalls and antivirus matter, but many cyber attacks skip right past them. They start with a person: an employee who clicks a convincing email, or a password that was stolen from some other website and reused at work.

How phishing works

A phishing email pretends to be someone you trust: a bank, a vendor, Microsoft or even your own boss. It asks you to click a link, open an attachment or “verify” your login. One click can hand over a password or install ransomware.

Warning signs:

• Urgent requests to pay an invoice or change bank details
• Links that do not match the company’s real website
• Unexpected attachments
• Requests for gift cards or wire transfers

Why stolen passwords matter

When another website is breached, usernames and passwords often end up for sale on the dark web. If an employee used the same password for your business email, criminals can walk right in.

What protects you

• Phishing simulation and training. PcRx sends realistic test emails and trains staff to recognize the real thing.
• Dark web monitoring. We watch for your company’s stolen credentials and alert you so passwords can be changed fast.
• Multi-factor authentication. Even a stolen password is not enough to log in.
• Email security. Filtering and encryption reduce what reaches inboxes.

Start with a free scan

PcRx offers a free cyber scan so you can see whether your business has exposed credentials. Call (843) 488-4100 or contact us to get started.