Email Phishing

“Just the list for people in a hurry…”

Note: This is not a substitute for the full article.

It's a just the list of things to know about email phishing.

  Phishing is a way hackers attack by sending valid-looking emails

  The emails can include a link or attachment that infects a computer with a virus or other malware.

  Phishing emails may appear to come from a person, company, or organization we know and trust.

  Clicking a link or opening an attachment on a phishing email is one of the primary ways computers get infected.

  “Spear phishing” goes after a single person or small group of people

  “Whaling” targets people who may have access to a lot of sensitive information (or money).

  Phishing emails try to scare people (“your account is past due!”) or entice them (“new deposit to your account!”)

  There are steps you can take if you accidentally clicked a phishing email link or opened an attachment.

  Knowing what to look for, and what to do, can help prevent you from being the victim of a phishing email.

  Google created a quiz to test your ability to spot phishing emails.

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