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Phishing and Social Engineering Awareness
Phishing and social engineering awareness involves understanding and identifying scams where attackers manipulate individuals to reveal confidential information or perform actions beneficial to the attacker.
- Credential theft: Fake emails or messages trick users into sharing passwords.
- Financial fraud: Scammers impersonate trusted entities to steal money or payment data.
- Data breaches: Employees targeted in phishing attacks may compromise sensitive business data.
- Reputational damage: Victims may inadvertently aid scams, damaging personal or organizational trust.
Example: An employee fell for a phishing email pretending to be from IT support, leading to stolen login credentials.
- Be cautious of unsolicited messages requesting sensitive information.
- Verify sender identities before clicking links or downloading attachments.
- Use spam filters and anti-phishing software.
- Avoid sharing credentials or payment data via email or text.
- Report suspected phishing attempts to IT or cybersecurity teams.
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- Staying informed is key to protecting yourself and your loved ones from online threats.
- Follow our social media channels and website for regular updates on cybersecurity best practices.
- Promote online safety for families, businesses, and the community by spreading this knowledge.
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- Be cautious of unsolicited messages requesting sensitive information.
- Verify sender identities before clicking links or downloading attachments.
- Use spam filters and anti-phishing software.
- Avoid sharing credentials or payment data via email or text.
- Report suspected phishing attempts to IT or cybersecurity teams.
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