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Phishing Education Center

Learn to identify and protect yourself from phishing attacks.

What is Phishing?
Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers disguise themselves as trustworthy entities to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, credit card details, or other personal data.

Understanding common phishing tactics is the first step to protecting yourself. Below are some examples of phishing attempts and key red flags to watch out for.

General Tips to Avoid Phishing

Be skeptical: If an email or message seems suspicious, it probably is. Trust your instincts.

Check sender details: Verify the sender's email address. Look for subtle misspellings or unusual domains.

Hover over links: Before clicking, hover your mouse over links to see the actual URL. Ensure it matches the expected domain.

Don't download attachments from unknown senders: Malicious attachments can infect your device.

Use strong, unique passwords and 2FA: This makes it harder for attackers even if they get your credentials. Visit our Password Generator.

Report phishing attempts: Report suspicious emails to your email provider or relevant organization.