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faq:security:how-to-identify-phishing-mail [2020/07/17 16:32]
vikki
faq:security:how-to-identify-phishing-mail [2020/07/22 10:35] (current)
vikki [7. Suspicious attachment]
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 ==== 5. Hover over shows malicious link ==== ==== 5. Hover over shows malicious link ====
-If an email contains links, hover your mouse over the link (without clicking) to see the full URL. If it does not match the context, it is probably a malicious link. Beware of slight alterations to URLS that you visit frequently, too. For example, http://companyabcsite.com might appear as http://companyabsite.com.+If an email contains links, hover your mouse over the link (without clicking) to see the full URL. If it does not match the context, it is probably a malicious link. Beware of slight alterations to URLS that you visit frequently, too. For example, [[|http://companyabcsite.com]] might appear as [[|http://companyabsite.com]].
  
 ==== 6. Request for personal or sensitive information ==== ==== 6. Request for personal or sensitive information ====
  
 +A legitimate company and bank will never ask you for personal and sensitive information – such as identification number, username and password – over email. If you receive any email that requires these information, no matter how genuine it seems, send it to the trash right away.
 ==== 7. Suspicious attachment ==== ==== 7. Suspicious attachment ====
 Never open or download an attachment from an email unless you know what they are. If you happen to know the sender and choose to download the attachment, it is a good practice to always scan it using antivirus software. If you have doubts, contact the sender to verify if the attachment is genuine. Never open or download an attachment from an email unless you know what they are. If you happen to know the sender and choose to download the attachment, it is a good practice to always scan it using antivirus software. If you have doubts, contact the sender to verify if the attachment is genuine.
  
-If you detect a suspicious email, it is best to remove it immediately from your mailbox. Never respond to it. If you aren’t sure whether the email is genuine, you can always drop a message to your sender to verify it. If you need further assistance, please contact us at support@afteroffice.com.+If you detect a suspicious email, it is best to remove it immediately from your mailbox. Never respond to it. If you need further assistance, please contact us at [[support@afteroffice.com]].
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