Phishing Awareness and Safety Tips

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Phishing definition

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The illegal attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card credentials.

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Disguising in phishing

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Phishing often involves disguising oneself as a trustworthy person or company, such as a bank or government agency.

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Tip for email safety

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Never send credit card information in emails.

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Hovering over links

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Hover over links in emails before clicking to check the email destination and ensure it appears legitimate.

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Logging out on shared computers

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Make sure you log out of websites and accounts when using a shared computer.

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Sharing personal details online

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Be careful who you share personal details or data with online.

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Passphrase vs. password

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Use a passphrase instead of a password.

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Secure website symbol

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When visiting secure websites, always check that the padlock symbol is not displayed as "open."

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Browsing on public networks

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Be careful what you browse when on a public network.

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Social network privacy settings

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Check privacy settings on your social networks to know who is seeing your information.