New Year, Same Old Tricks

New Year, Same Old Tricks


Phishers use a few common techniques to get you to take their bait. Phishing.org put together a great infographic.
The bottom line is that phishers' toolbag isn't really changing - and primarily because what they have is still working. We need "presence of mind," keeping aware of what's happening in our workday. When we move into reviewing email, we have to slow down, take a second to get our bearings, and then read email in a thoughtful manner. This allows us to be more in tune with and aware of techniques being used against us.

Spend some time reviewing this infographic, share it with friends and family, too.


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