What is Phishing?
Phishing attacks are deceptive attempts by criminals to steal sensitive information like your login credentials or financial data. Often disguised as emails from trustworthy sources, these attacks prey on human error rather than technical vulnerabilities.
- Deceptive emails or messages
- Fake login pages
- Rush to take immediate action
Top Protection Tips
Verify Website Authenticity
Always check the URL of login pages - look for extra characters or incorrect domains. Use bookmarks for important accounts rather than following links in messages.
Two-Factor Authentication
Enable 2FA wherever possible - this adds an extra layer of security that makes account takeovers much more difficult.
Report Suspicious Links
Forward phishing emails to organizations like Google (phishing@google.com) or Microsoft (phishing@microsoft.com) - they actively block these attacks.
Test Your Knowledge
Identify the phishing attempt in this example - what red flags do you see?
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