How to detect a phishing email in 30 seconds

Phishing is the most common cyberattack method. Learn to detect it to protect yourself.

1. Check the real sender

Don't trust the displayed name: - Click on the sender's name - Look at the complete email address - Is it from the official domain? (bank.com vs bank-security.com) - Be suspicious of strange domains

2. Suspicious urgency

Scammers create pressure: - "Your account will be blocked" - "Action required immediately" - "Last chance" - "Verify within 24 hours"

3. Suspicious links

Before clicking: - Hover over the link (without clicking) - Look at the real URL that appears below - Does it go to the official site? - Be suspicious of URL shorteners

4. Language errors

Official emails are well written: - Spelling mistakes - Strange grammar - Obvious automatic translations - Mixed languages

5. They ask for sensitive data

Never by email: - Passwords - Complete card numbers - PIN or security codes - Banking details

6. Unexpected attachments

Be very careful with: - Invoices you weren't expecting - .zip or .exe files - Files from unknown senders - PDFs of "fines" or "debts"

What to do if in doubt

✅ Don't click anything ✅ Contact the company directly (by phone or official website) ✅ Delete the email ✅ If you already clicked, change passwords immediately

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