What is Phishing?

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The concept is the same as phishing, except that instead of sending random emails to millions of potential victims, cyber attackers send the targeted messages are sent to a very few select individualsfew people instead of many. With spear fishing, the cyber attackers research learn about their intended targets, such as by reading the intended victims' LinkedIn or Facebook accounts or any messages they posted on public blogs or forums. Based on this research, the attackers then create a highly customized email that appears relevant to the intended targets. This way, the individuals are far more likely to fall victim. 

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• Beware of messages that claim your account has been suspended
• Be suspicious of any email containing urgent requests for personal financial information
• Never click on a link in an email. Instead, always type the legitimate Web address of the site you want to reach directly into your Web browser.
• Be suspicious of email messages and other electronic communications from sources you do not know or recognize
• Use the latest versions of your operating system (OS) and applications
• Have the latest security software updates (patches) installed. This includes patches for your OS and applications
• Keep your anti-virus software up to date
• Report any suspicious emails
• Avoid and report phishing emails in Google  

  Avoid and report phishing emails

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