Online threats – phishing

PHISHING is a common method in which scammers send fake emails that look like they come from trusted sources (e.g. banks, government offices).

How the scammers work:

1) Fake links and attachments: Scammers send messages with links to fake websites or attachments designed to phish for sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers.

2) Inducing a sense of urgency: Emails often contain information about account problems, the need to update data immediately, or warnings about suspicious activity.

What are some other types of email inbox attacks? What can you do to feel more confident using the Internet and protect your personal and financial information from unauthorized access? On this in future posts soon.