Understanding Phishing Attacks

🎯 What is Phishing?

•Phishing attacks are one of the most common and dangerous email security threats.

•They aim to trick users into revealing sensitive information or taking harmful actions, like clicking malicious links or transferring money.

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🔍 Types of Phishing Attacks

• Spear Phishing — Targeted attacks on specific individuals or teams

• Whaling — Focused on executives or high-level personnel

• Clone Phishing — Copies a real email but with fake/malicious content

• BEC (Business Email Compromise) — Pretends to be a company leader to trigger urgent actions

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🚨 How to Spot Phishing Emails

• Urgent or threatening language

• Unusual requests for personal info

• Slightly misspelled or odd email addresses

• Grammar mistakes and awkward formatting

• Unexpected attachments or shady links

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✅ How to Protect Yourself

• Double-check email addresses before replying

• Avoid clicking suspicious links — hover to preview

• Use multi-factor authentication everywhere

• Report anything strange to your IT/security team

• Do regular cybersecurity training — even the basics help!