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How to Spot Phishing Emails

Step-by-step guides and practical tips for identifying phishing emails before they cause harm. Covers red flags such as suspicious sender addresses, urgent language, spoofed links, and malicious attachments, with visual examples and verification techniques.

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Fake Mail: How to Spot and Stop Phishing Attacks

91% of Cyberattacks Start With Fake Mail That's not a guess. The Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report confirmed that phishing was present in 36% of breaches — up from 25% the year before. And when you broaden the lens to include all forms of social engineering delivered through

Carl B. Johnson Aug 18, 2021 7 min read
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How to Spot a Phishing Email Before It Costs You

In May 2021, a single phishing email led to the shutdown of Colonial Pipeline — the largest fuel pipeline in the United States. One compromised credential. One employee who didn't catch the red flags. The result: fuel shortages across the East Coast, a $4.4 million ransom payment, and

Carl B. Johnson Jul 04, 2019 7 min read