Adaptive Security

## What is SMS Phishing in Adaptive Security?

SMS Phishing – often called "smishing" – in Adaptive Security refers to the platform's ability to send out simulated malicious text messages to employees as a test of their security awareness. Just like email phishing simulations, these are fake SMS messages that attempt to trick users into clicking a link or replying with information, but crafted to look like they come from legitimate sources (e.g., a fake message from HR or a package delivery notice). Adaptive's smishing simulations are enterprise-grade: they can be sent in bulk, timed and customized, and they closely mimic real-world mobile phishing tactics (including use of conversational language or URL shortening). The goal is to train employees to be just as cautious with unsolicited texts on their phones as they are with suspicious emails in their inbox.