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MIL Phishing

1. Phishing is a form of fraud where attackers deceive people into sharing sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers by masquerading as reputable entities. 2. To avoid phishing scams, people should not trust display names, check for spelling and grammar mistakes, analyze salutations, and be wary of pop-ups. 3. It is also important to verify a site's security, use antivirus software, install anti-phishing toolbars, and check online accounts regularly.

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MIL Phishing

1. Phishing is a form of fraud where attackers deceive people into sharing sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers by masquerading as reputable entities. 2. To avoid phishing scams, people should not trust display names, check for spelling and grammar mistakes, analyze salutations, and be wary of pop-ups. 3. It is also important to verify a site's security, use antivirus software, install anti-phishing toolbars, and check online accounts regularly.

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Think before you click

Phishing is a crime of deceiving


1. Do not trust the
people into sharing sensitive
display name Never give out your
information like password and
Personal Information
credit card numbers
2. Check for spelling
Check your online
and grammar
accounts regularly
mistakes How to Detect
How to Avoid Be wary of pop-ups
3. Analyze the
salutation
Verify a site’s security
(legitimate
businesses will
often use a personal Use an Antivirus
salutation with your Software
first and last name )
Install an anti-
Phishing toolbar

Elements Common Phishing


Attacks
The “From Field” appears to
be from the legitimate
company mentioned in the e- Deceptive Phishing
A “suspicious link” this Phishing is a form of fraud in Drop box Phishing
mail
links are often which an attacker masquerades
shortened or formatted as a reputable entity or person Spear Phishing
Google Docs Phishing
to look like a legitimate in email or other communication
The “To Field” are often
link channels
impersonal, addressing the
CEO Fraud
recipient as a “user” or Pharming
“customer”

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