What is phishing? Ask our experts.
- Scary subject line. “Payment processed,” “account deactivated,” and “response required” are their favorite scare tactics.
- Fake email address. It’ll closely resemble a business you know.
- Links and attachments. They usually contain malicious software.
- Bad grammar. Poor spelling and generic greetings are red flags.
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