Signs of Phishing

1/30/23

By:

Sophia Lynn Arenga

Phishing has been the number one attack vector for over five years, and it is important that your entire workforce knows the signs of a phishing.

Successful phishing attacks give attackers a foothold in corporate networks, access to vital information such as intellectual property, and in some cases, money. There are numerous types of phishing, but ultimately it is any type of attack by email that is designed to result in the recipient taking a specific course of action.

Signs of Phishing

- Asking for things like usernames, passwords, account numbers, etc.

- Offer something seemingly valuable, like a prize or discount.

- Have strange email addresses or typos in the email address.

- Want you to click on a link to make a payment.

- Claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information.

- Say you’re eligible to register for a government refund.

- Offer a coupon for free stuff.