How to Spot a Phishing Email
About this video
Phishing emails are one of the most dangerous threats facing companies on a daily basis, and we explain what they are, and how to go about spotting them.
In the video we cover:
- The 3 Types of Phishing Email you’re likely to see
- Examples of each type of Phishing Email and their intended result
- Why online file sharing services can increase the likelihood of something being clicked on or downloaded
- How to spot suspicious emails that appear to be from within your own company
- Things threat actors do to convince you to take action
Take away actions on this topic are
- Implement & pay attention to Security Warnings
- Discuss Phishing during your regular Security Awareness Training
- Consider implementing routine phishing testing / training for your team
- Implement procurement processes and stick to them!
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Resources related to this video
- YouTube Link containing Video: https://youtu.be/_7g1Uu4qhSI
- Download a PDF copy of the slides used in this Video: How to Spot a Phishing Email – Slides.pdf
- SANS Don’t Get Hooked Poster teaching people how to identify a phishing email (it’s free!) = SANS Don’t Get Hooked Poster – Identify a Phishing Email
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