Be Wary of Phishing Emails
Avoid responding to emails asking for personal information.
Verify the sender's email address before responding.
Be cautious of generic greetings, spelling mistakes, and urgent requests.
Never click on suspicious links or download attachments from unknown senders.
Watch Out for Fake Websites
Avoid entering personal information on unsecured websites.
Check the website's URL and look for "https" and a lock icon.
Be wary of websites with poor grammar, spelling mistakes, or low-quality design.
Types of Phishing Attacks
Spear phishing: targeted attacks on specific individuals or groups.
Whaling: targeted attacks on high-level executives or officials.
Smishing: phishing attacks via text message or SMS.
Vishing: phishing attacks via voice call.
Email phishing: the most common type of phishing attack.
Search engine phishing: phishing attacks via search engine results.