This scenario is indicative of a phishing attack carried out via SMS, commonly known as 'Smishing'. The attacker sends a deceptive message attempting to trick the recipient into providing sensitive information. Given that the message includes a link for verification and mentions urgent action required due to 'suspicious account activities,' it's designed to create a sense of urgency and lure the employee into compromising their credentials. Smishing attacks exploit the trust people generally have in text messages and the limited verification measures available on mobile platforms compared to email systems.