Email Phishing

Avoiding Email Phishing Attacks

Phishing emails are one of the most common and effective methods cyber attackers will use to gain access to secure information.

• Check the "from" field to verify the sender.
• Hover over links within emails with your cursor to verify URLs.
• If you are unsure an email is authentic, verify with the sender.
• Think about the subject matter of an email and if it makes sense.
• Report suspicious email to your IT Department.
   
• Never send sensitive information through unencrypted email.
• Never open files attached to emails you do not recognize.
• Never click on links in emails without verifying the destination.
• Never click "Enable Macros" in unknown documents.
• Never respond or reply to spam in any way. Delete it.
   

Email - What to Watch For:

• From an Unrecognized Sender;
• Please Click Link or Attachment;
• Strange Subject Matter;
• Bad Grammar or Spelling;
• Offers and Deals;
• Urgent or Threatening Requests;
• Requests for Credentials;
• Requests for Personal Information.