What is phishing: A hacker sends thousands of fraudulent emails, hoping a few will click on attached links, pictures or documents, this enables them to capture sensitive information or install malicious software. Most of the time the emails appear to come from valid or known sources. Here are some things to look for: Sender name or known company brand
Impersonal message greeting
Grammatical errors
May contain scare tactics
Request for sensitive information
Malicious attachments/downloads
Spoofed links and websites
Follow the A-B-C-D Principles: Always be suspicious - Look out for unsolicited communication from people or businesses Beware of attachments - Careful not to click on attachments from people you are not expecting something from Contact the sender - Call the originator of the message to verify the legitimacy Don’t continue! - If your gut is telling you something, STOP, and ask your I.T. department |
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