Smishing (SMS Phishing) Testing
SMS-based phishing simulations that test mobile security awareness. Smishing exploits the trust people place in text messages and the urgency of mobile notifications to extract credentials and sensitive information.
What is Smishing Testing?
Smishing (SMS phishing) testing simulates text message-based attacks against your mobile workforce. Our ethical hackers send controlled SMS messages designed to trick recipients into clicking links, revealing credentials, or taking harmful actions.
Mobile devices present unique security challenges. Text messages feel personal and urgent. They bypass email security controls and reach employees on devices that may not have corporate security software installed.
The human factor in smishing is amplified by mobile behavior patterns. People check texts immediately, often while distracted or multitasking. This creates ideal conditions for social engineering attacks.
Why Smishing Testing Matters
Mobile Workforce Risk
BYOD policies and remote work mean employees access corporate data from personal devices with varying security levels.
High Trust Channel
People trust text messages more than email. SMS feels personal and legitimate, making attacks more effective.
MFA Bypass Risks
Smishing can target MFA codes and authentication flows, potentially bypassing strong security controls.
How Smishing Testing Works
Scenario design
We create realistic SMS scenarios based on current attack patterns and your context (deliveries, banking alerts, IT notifications).
Mobile-optimized setup
Landing pages and tracking are built for mobile behavior so results reflect real device usage.
Controlled delivery and monitoring
Messages are sent in a controlled way with monitoring of clicks, submissions, and reporting behavior.
Reporting and improvements
You get clear findings, mobile risk patterns, and practical next steps for BYOD, controls, and targeted training.
What You Get
Smishing campaign results reveal mobile security awareness gaps specific to your organization. We track click rates, credential submissions, and importantly, how many employees reported suspicious messages.
Reports include device-level analysis where available, showing whether personal or corporate devices present higher risks. This informs BYOD policy decisions and mobile security investments.
Our ethical hacking methodology ensures all testing is controlled and causes no actual harm. We work within strict boundaries and maintain clear scope agreements throughout the engagement.
Deliverables
- SMS campaign metrics and analysis
- Click and submission rates by group
- Mobile security risk assessment
- BYOD policy recommendations
- Training focus areas
Frequently Asked Questions
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