ActipaceWhat is phishing?
Phishing is a deceptive attempt to persuade a person to click a link, open an attachment, provide credentials, or otherwise take an action that benefits an attacker.
How do phishing attacks work?
Attackers commonly imitate trusted organizations, services, or people and create a sense of urgency or legitimacy. The message may contain a malicious link, attachment, or request for sensitive information.
How can I identify a phishing email?
Check the sender address, destination of links, unusual requests, urgency, unexpected attachments, and inconsistencies in the message. Do not rely only on spelling or grammar because modern phishing can look convincing.
Can antivirus stop phishing?
Security products can help identify malicious files, websites, or links, but users should still verify unexpected requests and avoid entering credentials through suspicious pages.
What should I do if I clicked a phishing link?
Stop entering information, close the suspicious page, run an appropriate security scan, and change potentially exposed credentials from a trusted device. If financial or account information was exposed, contact the relevant provider.
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