Stay Alert. Phish Happens.
7. Don’t Get Attached
Do not open unexpected or suspicious
attachments.
6. Suspicious Characters
Be on the alert if an email comes from a friend
or co-worker, but seems odd or doesn’t read like
something they would send.
5. Check Before You Click
Hover over links to find the true destination
before clicking on them. If a link redirects you to
an unexpected location, do not click on it.
4. “I just need your credit card number...”
Is the sender asking for your password, bank
account details, or some other sensitive data?
3. Generic Greetings
Watch out for generic solutions or greetings, such
as “Dear Customer.”
2. An URGENT Subject
Does the subject line try to create a tremendous
sense of urgency or curiosity?
1. Who Is This “From?”
Watch out for emails that appear to come from
official organizations, such as your bank, but the
From or Reply-To address is actually someone’s
personal email account, such as @gmail.com.
Can you spot a phishing attack?
Signs of Phishing
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