Chapter 2 - Online Safety
IN THIS LESSON
How to identify phishing emails
What to do if you are uncertain about an email
How to Spot Phishing Emails
Emails may contain some of the following:
Typos or spelling mistakes
Unexpected email attachments
Use of a well-known brand
Links to fake websites
Masked links
Impersonation
Filter evasion attacks
Sense of urgency
What If You Are Uncertain?
Take a look at the sender’s email address
Hover over links to see if the link is real
Ask yourself, were you expecting an email like this?
Visit the website directly and log in to see if there is anything you need to be aware about
Call the company or person directly
When in doubt, contact our IT Team
