3 Phishing Red Flags You Should Never Ignore ?? ?? ?? Phishing attacks are one of the biggest cybersecurity threats businesses and individuals face today. Scammers are getting more sophisticated, but the good news? You can spot phishing attempts quickly if you know what to look for. Here are three major red flags to watch out for in emails, texts, and even phone calls: ?? Suspicious Sender Email Does the sender’s email look slightly “off”? Hackers often impersonate legitimate companies but use small typos or odd domains (like support@amaz0n-secure instead of support@amazon). Always check before clicking anything! You can hover over the sender link to see the domain! ?? Urgent Threats or Unusual Requests Scammers create a sense of urgency to pressure you into acting fast by claiming that you will be locked out of your account immediately, or you will lose access in 24 hours. ? Rule of thumb: If it’s truly urgent, contact the company directly instead of clicking links in the email. Use a verified phone number or email you have to contact them. Do not respond to the phishing email. ?? Sketchy Links & Attachments Hover over any link before clicking. If the preview doesn’t match the sender’s supposed website, it’s likely a scam. And if an unexpected email asks you to download an attachment, especially a .zip or .exe file, don’t open it! Hackers rely on people rushing through their inboxes. Slow down, verify, and take a few extra seconds to gather information. Have you ever spotted a phishing attempt? Share your experience below! ?? #CyberSecurity #PhishingScams #StaySafeOnline #Infosec #PenetraCyber #staycybersafe
