You've been phished, but don't worry.
This is an authorized simulation conducted by your organization.
Attackers send emails that appear legitimate, but contain links to malicious websites.
When you click on the link in the message, your web browser connects to the malicious site
and is silently infected with malicious software allowing the attacker access into the organization.
We're going to show you how to spot phishing emails like the one that you clicked on.
One of the most important steps you can take is to carefully hover your mouse over links
to reveal the true destination.
On a mobile device such as a phone or tablet, you can press and hold on the link.
Say that you receive and email telling you to update your operating system
by clicking on a link. Does this email look legitimate?
It's not. Let's take a closer look.
The From line maybe show a sender that you aren't familiar with.
The Subject line may also be sensational or seem a little off.
You hover your mouse over the click here link and see the following URL:
Here are the red flags.
One, Pharma Meds online doesn't seem to be related to computer updates.
Two, operating system updates are never delivered via email.
Three, the message threatens that you will lose access to something.
Four, there are various misspellings and the tone of the email is odd.
If you think that you're being phished, contact the Information Security Department
or the Help Desk. Thanks for watching.