A malicious email can look just like it comes from a financial institution, an e-commerce site, a government agency or any other service or business.
It often urges you to act quickly, because your account has been compromised, your order cannot be fulfilled or there is another urgent matter to address.
Types of Malicious Email
Spam
Spam is the electronic equivalent of junk mail. The term refers to unsolicited, bulk – and often unwanted – email.
Phishing
Phishing attacks use email (opening an attachment) or malicious websites (clicking on a link) to collect personal and financial information or infect your machine with malware and viruses.
SMS Spam
SMS spam is any unwanted or unsolicited text message sent indiscriminately to your mobile phone, often for commercial purposes. It can take the form of a simple message, a link to a number to call or text, a link to a website for more information or a link to a website to download an application.
Tips for protecting yourself and our company
When in doubt, throw it out: Links in email, tweets, posts, and online advertising are often how cybercriminals try to compromise your information. If it looks suspicious, even if you know the source, it is best to delete or – if appropriate – mark it as junk.
Think before you act: Be wary of communications that implores you to act immediately, offers something that sounds too good to be true or asks for personal information.
Unique account, unique password: Having separate passwords for every account helps to thwart cybercriminals. At a minimum, separate your work and personal accounts and make sure that your critical accounts have the strongest passwords.
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