Weekly Tip! Current Events Make Great Phish Phood
Remember to check the following, before replying to an unexpected email:
- Who sent it and what domain is used: spoofing domains is a phisher's best technique
- Are there links in the email? Where to the links go?
- Does the email ask you to click links or take other action?
- Does the email create a sense of urgency?
Based on these and other criteria we've discussed, it's easier to spot a phish. Keep an eye out for these phishing attacks. When in doubt, delete or report the email as phish.
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