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SMS Under Siege: A Five-Year Analysis of Smishing and Mobile Fraud in the Nordics

Smishing has rapidly become one of the most effective and financially damaging forms of cybercrime across the Nordics.

This report from Nimblr reveals how SMS-based phishing evolved between 2020 and 2025, why it thrives here, and what organizations can do to protect themselves.

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Smishing is rising fast across the Nordics, targeting users through convincing text messages and fake delivery or banking alerts.
This report reveals how these attacks unfold and how smarter training helps organizations detect, prevent, and respond before damage is done.

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Smishing

Smishing has rapidly become one of the most damaging forms of cybercrime across the Nordics. This report combines threat intelligence, telecom data, case studies, and simulations to reveal the scale and sophistication of attacks. Spoofed SMS impersonating tax authorities, delivery services, or banks—sometimes paired with deepfake calls—make smishing a critical security concern.

With high mobile penetration, widespread digital ID use, and strong trust in SMS, the Nordics provide fertile ground for attackers. This report highlights the financial, reputational, and operational impact of smishing—and how organizations can turn users into security assets through training, monitoring, and cultural change.

 

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