Phishing Emails, and how to spot and stop them…

What is Phishing?

credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message. The recipient is then tricked into clicking a malicious link, which can lead to the installation of malware, the freezing of the system as part of a ransomware attack or the revealing of sensitive information.

An attack can have devastating results. For individuals, this includes unauthorized purchases, the stealing of funds, or identify theft.

How to spot a Phishing email:

• Do you have an account with this company or know the individual?
• If so, are you expecting this email?
• Check the email sender address to see if it is legitimate.
• Be wary of attachments, especially if they are oddly named.
• Is the email generic?
• Are the grammar and spelling correct?
• When you hover on any links, it will show the URL. Is this URL linking to a site that you expect and trust?

If you believe that you have received a phishing email, please report the email, block the sender and delete the email if it has not been removed.