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Avoid getting phished
The best way to avoid getting phished is to not give your email to people who you don't trust
If you see a suspicious email, delete it immediately.
Things to look out for in emails
Sender & Reply address
Have you received an email from
[email protected]
?
Check if the email is from a legitimate source
General Placeholders
Phishing emails have a general placeholder rather than specific names as they are mass spread
For example: Dear Customer vs Dear Jacob
Suspicious Links
Shortened URL often lead to different sites shown on the email
Any links that have minor changes to it
E.g.
www.you.tube.com
vs www.youtube.com
Spelling and Grammar
When you see spelling mistakes in an email you know its unprofessional
Low Resolution Images
Urgency or Scare Tactics
Did you just won $10000 from a lottery that has to be claimed in the next hour - Sorry but you didn't
Phishing heavily relies on the vulnerabilities of people and as a result they would attempt to intimidate you
Outdated Designs
Do you still remember the old Instagram logo?
Subtle difference between designs are suspicious
Now you are a professional at spotting phishing emails you can try our quiz to really see how good you are
Quiz yourself!
HOME
WHAT IS PHISHING?
RISKS
AVOID GETTING PHISHED
I'VE BEEN PHISHED!
QUIZ
About us
CONTACT US