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Phishing is an attempt to gain access by email and there are many different types of email approaches scammers use. Learn about them HERE. |
DO (for Phishing Prevention)
- DO Take All Personal Info Off Public Sites. Sometimes scammers can figure out your security question answers by looking at your Facebook page. Change your security questions. They could have been captured by a previous breach.
- DO Update Computers, Phones and Other Devices as soon as they are available. They often contain patches to known security holes.
DO Avoid 3rd Party Email Productivity Apps like Edison, Cleanfox and Slice from your email to sell. Though they specify that they keep the data anonymous, the data can be tied back to specific people. - DO Look at the URL. Secure sites will have a 🔒 icon in the beginning or an “S” right after the http. The “S” stands for secure. Any genuine account login page or form will have an https:// url.
- DO USE a Communication Platform, such as Microsoft Teams, to Cut Down on Your Emails. The fewer to get through, the less likely you are to get hooked by a phishing attack.
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Lastly know that emails aren’t the only mode of attack. They can start with a phone call or text. With all of these tactics, your best defense is training your team on how to avoid falling victim. |
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