Stop Phishing Attacks Before They Steal Your Information

Phishing is still the most common cyber attack because it’s easy and effective. Criminals trick people into giving away personal information by sending emails that look like they are from real companies.

What is Phishing?

This is when hackers try to steal your personal data, like passwords and credit card numbers. They can also infect your computer with malware.

How Does Phishing Work?

Phishing emails will often:

• Look like they are from a real company, like your bank or a store you shop at.
• Create a sense of urgency, like saying your account is about to expire.
• Ask you to click on a link or download an attachment.

How to Spot a Phishing Email

• Check the sender’s address. Does it look like a real email address? Legitimate companies will use their own domain name in the address (the part after the @ symbol).
• Don’t click on links or attachments. Hover your mouse over the link to see the real web address. If it doesn’t match the text in the email, it’s a phish.
• Watch for bad grammar and spelling. Real companies proofread their emails carefully.
• Be suspicious of unexpected emails. Did you enter a contest you don’t remember?

What to Do If You Get a Phishing Email

• Delete the email. Don’t click on anything in the email.
• Report the email to your email provider. This helps them track down the phishers.

How to Protect Yourself from Phishing

• Be careful what information you share online. Hackers can use this information to make phishing emails more believable.
• Use strong passwords and don’t reuse them for multiple accounts.
• Keep your software up to date. This helps close security holes that hackers can exploit.

By following these tips, you can help protect yourself from these attacks.

Additional Tips

• Never give out your personal information in an email.
• If you’re unsure if an email is real, contact the company directly by phone or through their website.
• Be wary of emails that try to scare you into taking action.

By being aware of phishing and following these tips, you can help keep your information safe.

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