Phishing Email Awareness Training
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Phishing Email Awareness

Learn to identify and protect yourself from phishing attacks - one of the most common cyber threats facing organizations today.

91%
of cyberattacks
start with phishing
$4.91M
average cost of
a data breach
30%
of phishing emails
are opened

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What is Phishing?

Phishing is a cybercrime where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations to steal sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data.

📧 Email Phishing

Fraudulent emails that appear to be from trusted sources

📱 SMS Phishing

Malicious text messages (smishing)

📞 Voice Phishing

Phone calls requesting sensitive information (vishing)

🎯 Spear Phishing

Targeted attacks using personal information

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How to Spot Phishing Emails

Phishing emails often contain telltale signs that reveal their malicious intent. Learning to identify these red flags is your first line of defense.

⚠️ Red Flags Identified: Suspicious sender domain, urgent language, generic greeting, threatening tone, and suspicious links.

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Five Key Indicators of Phishing Emails

1️⃣ Suspicious Sender

• Unfamiliar email addresses
• Slight misspellings in domains
• Generic sender names
• Public email domains for business

2️⃣ Urgent Language

• "Act now or lose access"
• "Immediate action required"
• "Account will be suspended"
• Artificial time pressure

3️⃣ Generic Greetings

• "Dear Customer"
• "Dear Sir/Madam"
• "To Whom It May Concern"
• Missing your actual name

4️⃣ Suspicious Links

• Hover to reveal true destination
• Shortened URLs (bit.ly, tinyurl)
• Mismatched domains
• Unusual subdomains

5️⃣ Poor Grammar

• Spelling mistakes
• Grammatical errors
• Awkward phrasing
• Inconsistent formatting

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What to Look For in Email Headers & Content

🔍 Examine the Sender

  • ✓ Check the full email address
  • ✓ Verify the domain name
  • ✓ Look for typos in company names
  • ✓ Be wary of public email domains

📝 Analyze the Content

  • ✓ Check for spelling/grammar errors
  • ✓ Look for urgent or threatening language
  • ✓ Verify personal information accuracy
  • ✓ Question unexpected requests

🔗 Link Verification Tips

Before clicking any link:

  • • Hover over links to see the actual destination
  • • Type the website address directly into your browser
  • • Use official mobile apps instead of email links
  • • Be cautious of shortened URLs

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If You Receive a Phishing Email

🚫 DO NOT:

  • Click on any links or attachments
  • Reply to the email
  • Provide any personal information
  • Forward the email to others
  • Download any files

✅ DO:

  • Delete the email immediately
  • Report it to your IT security team
  • Mark it as spam/phishing
  • Verify requests through official channels
  • Update your security awareness
🏢 Company Policy: Always report suspicious emails to security@yourcompany.com

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Best Practices & Prevention

🔐 Use Strong Authentication

Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all important accounts

🔄 Keep Software Updated

Regular updates patch security vulnerabilities

🎓 Stay Educated

Attend security training and stay informed about new threats

🤔 Trust Your Instincts

When in doubt, verify through official channels

Remember: You Are the First Line of Defense! 🛡️

Your vigilance and awareness are crucial in protecting our organization from cyber threats.

Questions? Contact your IT Security Team
📧 mindy@roadlesscyber.co.site | 🌐 https://roadlesscyber.co.site