Recognising phishing emails
Phishing emails try to trick you into clicking a link, opening an attachment or handing over credentials. Watch for urgency, unexpected requests, mismatched sender addresses and login pages that are not quite right. When in doubt, do not click - verify through a known channel.
The signals
Urgency or pressure, unexpected attachments, a sender address that does not match, and odd links.
The test
Hover the link and check the real domain; log in via the site you know, not via the email.
If unsure
Report it and verify with the sender directly.
FAQ
What if I already clicked?
Change the password, enable MFA, and report it.
Are attachments risky?
Unexpected ones especially - verify first.
Can training help?
Yes - regular, short awareness beats one big session.
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The Effict Labs practice
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