Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: ALLT), a leading provider of innovative network analytics and security solutions (SECaaS) solutions for worldwide communications and business service providers, reveals today that in Europe alone, its NetworkSecure solution has successfully detected and blocked 2 versions of 2 versions of A phishing attack aimed at Black Friday buyers on Amazon.
The attack was disguised as a fake promotion that was spread mainly through WhatsApp links during the month of November, in the weeks leading up to Black Friday. The recipient of the message was offered an opportunity to complete a survey, which led to an offer of free gifts on Amazon. Upon completion of the survey, the recipient was directed to the page where he was instructed to book financial information that includes credit card information. NetworkSecure blocked communication with the websites that hosted the fake promotion, freeing the protected customers from having to decide whether to click on the dangerous link.
NetworkSecure is a network-based solution, offering zero intervention, with no customer operation and no requirement to install an application from the end customer. With NetworkSecure, the service provider can offer its customers protection against cyber threats, including “malware” viruses, phishing attempts and ransom demands. The easy-to-use interface offers branded alerts and reports, which help strengthen brand loyalty.
“This was one of the largest phishing attacks we’ve seen in recent history. Luckily for users of NetworkSecure – based cyber security services, no damage was caused as a result of this attack,” said Itai Glick, vice president of security products at Allot. “Although we had no prior knowledge of the attack, the solution went into action and blocked a serious threat, as well as kept users safe without manual intervention.”
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