Phishing: What You Need to Know

Scammers are after your money and everyone is a target.

A phishing scam often comes from a threat actor disguised as a reputable individual or organization who sends fraudulent emails. Their goal is to obtain sensitive data or infect a victim’s system with destructive malware.

1 OUT OF 10 PEOPLE FALL VICTIM TO A PHISHING EMAIL

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Step 1:
Scammer spoofs or compromises an email account

Step 2:
Scammer sends fraudulent emails from spoofed account

Step 3:
Recipient shares sensitive information or installs malware on system

STAY ON GUARD FOR:

• Spelling & Grammar Errors
• Incorrect Sender Address
• Offers That are Too Good to Be True
• Request for Immediate Action

SLAM the Scams

S– verify the SENDER
L– check for broken LINKS
A– never open unsolicited ATTACHMENTS
M– read the MESSAGE to look for spelling or other errors

Reasons why phishing emails are bad:

• Productivity Decreases
• Personal Information Stolen
• Money Loss
• Business Shut Down

FIGHT THE PHISH

Catching a phishing email is critical to your business’s security. If you see ‘something phishy’, report it! Beware of unsolicited messages – and always report a suspicious to email to your IT team!

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