Phishing

Phishing is a cybercrime in which a target is contacted by email, telephone or text message by someone posing as a legitimate institution to lure individuals into providing sensitive data.

Attack Simulation

mail.client.com

Inbox (1 Unread)

Security Alert10:42 AM

URGENT: Your account has been compromised. Verify now...

NewsletterYesterday

Weekly digest: New features available...

Interactive: Click on the suspicious email to see the flow of a phishing attack.

Red Flags to Watch For

UrgencySense of Urgency: Messages claiming you must act immediately to avoid penalties or account suspension.
DomainMismatched URLs: Hover over links. Does `bank.com` point to `secure-update-bank.net`?
GenericGeneric Greetings: "Dear Customer" instead of your actual name.

Prevention & Defense

Verify the SenderCheck the actual email address, not just the display name.

Enable 2FATwo-Factor Authentication protects your account even if they get your password.

Don't Click, NavigateInstead of clicking a link in an email, go to the service's website directly through your browser.