Dangerous emails: a training worth conducting

Lately, we have observed an increase in attempts at scams using fake emails. Cybercriminals are increasingly using advanced methods of manipulation to encourage victims to provide their personal data, passwords, or even financial means. That’s why it’s worth conducting training on how to recognize dangerous messages to avoid unpleasant consequences. Remember that knowledge and skills are your best protection.

Check links: don’t let scammers fool you

Most such scams rely on redirecting the victim to fake web pages. In the email, we can find a link that at first glance seems authentic. However, in reality, it leads to a tampered page that can steal our data. Therefore, before you click on the link, make sure it leads to the right place. The best way is to enter the address of the webpage manually in the browser or use a search engine to find the site.

Mindless clicking: don’t let them surprise you

Scammers are counting on us to act mindlessly and not pay attention to details. Many people open emails and immediately click on the links in them. However, this can lead to infecting the computer with a virus, or ultimately to the loss of confidential data. Therefore, it’s worth slowing down and carefully considering whether it’s worth clicking on a given link. If something raises your suspicions, ignore the message or report it as spam.

Pasting data: protect your information

It happens that scammers ask for data to be sent by pasting it into the reply to the email. Remember that this can also be an attempt to scam you. Do not send your personal data, passwords, or other sensitive information by email, even if it seems that trusted individuals are asking for it. Always check whether the request is genuine by contacting the company or person through a different communication channel.