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Beware of Phishing!

posted by TrueNorth Risk Management on Thursday, February 16, 2023

Here are 8 tips to avoid email phishing scams:

1. Verify the sender’s email address. Scammers may pretend to be your bank, a colleague, or even a family member. Check any previous conversations with the sender to verify the email address.
2. Look for spelling errors. Various spelling or grammatical errors within an email can indicate fraudulent activity.
3. Never give out sensitive information.  Most legitimate companies will avoid asking for personal information via email. 
4. Be wary of urgent messages. People are more likely to give up sensitive information when pressured by a sense of urgency. 
5. Call to verify requests. If you are skeptical of any requests made in an email, call the source directly to verify. 
6. Avoid opening unsolicited attachments. Attachments can be embedded with malware – if opened, malware can steal sensitive information by gaining access to your computer or network.
7. Verify hyperlinks. Before opening a hyperlink, hover over the link text to verify the linked web address. 
8. Contact IT or security teams. If you’re unsure of an email’s validity, report it to your IT department or security team to have them check for fraudulent activity. 

If you’d like to discuss how you can protect your company from a potential cyber breach, reach out to us today. 

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