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Phishing

Phishing is a cyberattack where attackers send fraudulent messages, typically via email, designed to trick victims into revealing sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data. These messages often impersonate trusted entities such as banks, tech companies, or government agencies.

How to identify
  • Urgent or threatening language demanding immediate action
  • Suspicious sender email addresses with slight misspellings
  • Generic greetings like "Dear Customer" instead of your name
  • Links that don't match the claimed organization's domain
  • Requests for sensitive information via email
  • Poor grammar and spelling errors
  • Unexpected attachments
How to prevent
  • Never click links in unsolicited emails — type URLs directly
  • Verify sender identity by contacting the organization directly
  • Enable multi-factor authentication on all accounts
  • Keep your email spam filters updated
  • Use anti-phishing browser extensions
  • Regularly update your software and operating system
  • Report suspicious emails to your IT department
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