Don't Get Hooked!

May 7, 2019

You may not realize it, but you are an attractive phishing target at school, at work, and at home. Ultimately, you are the most effective way to detect and stop phishing scams. When viewing e-mail messages, texts, or social media posts, look for the following indicators to prevent stolen passwords, personal data, or private information.

• Beware suspicious messages. Phishy messages may include a formal salutation, overly-friendly tone, grammatical errors, urgent requests, or gimmicks.
  
  
• Avoid opening links and attachments. Even if you know the sender, don't click on links that could direct you to a malicious website. And do not open attachments unless you are expecting a file from someone.
  
  
• Verify the source. Check the sender's e-mail address to make sure it's legitimate. If in doubt, just delete the message.