What is phishing?
Phishing is a form of online scam and fraud. The word is derived from the English word Fishing.
Cybercriminals increasingly use phishing techniques because it is much easier to trick someone into clicking a link than to hack into their computer. The sender poses as a trusted party to win your confidence. The email you receive looks as if it comes from an official institution. Nothing could be further from the truth!
They do everything possible to appear authentic, even using official logos. With personalized emails, they try to steal your login details or infect your PC with malware.
When you click the link in the phishing email, you are redirected to a seemingly official website that asks for your login details. Once you enter them, the fraudsters gain access to this data. Opening an attachment in such emails can also cause problems. You might unknowingly install malware, such as a virus or spyware, on your computer. These programs then intercept sensitive personal information, such as bank details. Be extra cautious with emails that ask you to log in to websites!
Most attacks occur via email. The key to stopping this is prevention. Office-IT can help! With Vade, you are protected against advanced phishing, spear phishing, and malware attacks.
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