What is Phishing?
Phishing is a type of cyberattack where hackers use deceptive emails, messages, or websites to trick users into revealing sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, or Social Security numbers. These attacks often mimic trusted organizations and create a sense of urgency to prompt immediate action.
How to Recognize Phishing Attempts
Urgent Language
Phishing messages often create a false sense of urgency ("Your account will be deleted in 1 hour") to pressure you into acting immediately.
Misspelled Domains
Phishing sites often use domains that closely resemble legitimate ones (ex: paypa1.com or goog1e.com).
Unexpected Attachments
Be cautious of unsolicited attachments which may contain malware or steal your credentials when opened.
How to Prevent Phishing Attacks
Verify Before You Click
Hover over links to see the real URL before clicking. Never click on unexpected links in emails or messages.
Enable 2FA
Add an extra layer of security with two-factor authentication on all major accounts and services.
Update Passwords Regularly
Use a password manager to create and store secure, unique passwords for each of your accounts.
Stay Skeptical of Offers
Be cautious of unexpected messages offering prizes, large sums of money, or urgent account verification requests.
Phishing Threat Checklist
Is This a Phishing Attempt?
Phishing Example
URGENT: Verify Your Bank Account
Your account has been flagged for suspicious activity. Please click the button below to verify your account now to prevent it from being suspended.
🔐 Verify Account-
Uses urgent language to create false urgency
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Suspicious domain name (secure-bank.net vs official site)
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Promises of immediate account suspension if ignored