Authors - Pankaj Chandre, Palash Sontakke, Rajkumar Patil, Bhagyashree D Shendkar, Viresh Vanarote, Dhanraj Dhotre Abstract - In today’s digital landscape, the prevalence of scams, phishing, and malicious attacks poses significant risks to both individuals and organizations. Mitigating these threats requires a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that begins with user awareness and extends to robust protective measures and incident response protocols. By integrating education, proactive defenses, and responsive actions, personal and organizational cybersecurity can be greatly enhanced. Mitigating scams, phishing, and malicious attacks requires a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity and personal protection. This strategy begins with the User Environment, where devices connected to the internet become vulnerable to threats. Education and Awareness play a crucial role, providing training on recognizing phishing attempts and setting up reporting mechanisms to flag suspicious activities. Building on this, Protective Measures such as strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, regular software updates, and the use of security tools strengthen the defenses against cyber threats. Should an attack occur, Incident Response protocols are activated, including the detection and investigation of incidents, followed by recovery actions to restore security and prevent future attacks. By integrating these layers of defense, individuals and organizations can significantly reduce the risks of cyberattacks and safeguard sensitive information.
