Phishing BY CODY ASHCROFT What is Phishing Phishing
Phishing BY: CODY ASHCROFT
What is Phishing? Phishing: “is an e-mail fraud method in which the perpetrator sends out legitimate-looking email in an attempt to gather personal and financial information from recipients. Typically, the messages appear to come from well known and trustworthy Web sites. ” (Tech Target)
10 Tips to Identifying Phishing Fraud 1. The message contains a mismatched URL 1. If you hold the mouse over the given URL, it should give the whole URL if these do not match; it could be a “phishing attack” 2. URLs contain a misleading domain name 3. The message contains poor spelling and grammar 4. The message asks for personal information 5. The offer seems too good to be true 6. You didn't initiate the action 7. You're asked to send money to cover expenses 8. The message makes unrealistic threats 1. 9. The message appears to be from a government agency 1. 10. That are meant to scare you into giving personal information. The U. S. Government (IRS, FBI, and CIA) doesn’t usually communicate over email. Something just doesn't look right -Tech Republic
Steps to Avoid Phishing 1. Check Your Email Carefully 2. Never Give Personal Information (Especially through email) 3. Identify Fake Phone Calls 4. Protection Through Software 5. Checks Bank Details Often 6. Never Download Files From Unreliable Sources -Phishing. org
Sources Tech. Target. com Techrepublic. org Phishing. org
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