Phishing threat highlights need for IT security support

A fresh reminder has emerged of the importance that firms must place on obtaining IT security support.
Security outfit RSA's Anti-Fraud Command Center has warned that a new phishing device could be set to target businesses in the UK.
The Universal Man-in-the-Middle Phishing Kit allows criminals to entice users in to communicating with a real website via a fraudulent URL.
The kit has been designed to allow non-IT experts the ability to engage in phishing attacks.
Marc Gaffan, director of marketing for consumer solutions at RSA, commented: "As institutions put additional online security measures in place, the fraudsters are looking at new ways of duping innocent victims and stealing information and assets.
"While these types of attacks are still considered 'next generation', we expect them to become more widespread over the course of the next 12 to 18 months."
It is thought the package is readily available for purchase on the internet and firms are being advised to be on the guard and enlist specialist IT support.