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Phishing & Email Security

Recognize common phishing tactics and secure your email communications against scams and social engineering attacks.

Key Practices

  • Identifying phishing emails: Look for suspicious sender addresses, generic greetings, urgent or threatening language, and spelling or grammar mistakes.
  • Suspicious link detection: Hover over links to verify the destination before clicking, and use link scanners to inspect unknown URLs.
  • Email attachment safety: Do not open attachments from unknown sources; scan attachments with antivirus software before opening.
  • Business email compromise (BEC): Understand common BEC scams targeting employees and executives, and verify requests for sensitive information or funds through a secondary channel.

Phishing attacks rely on urgency and deception. Pause before responding to unexpected emails, and always confirm the authenticity of requests—especially those involving sensitive information or financial transactions.