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Each year, phishing ranks among the most devious and pervasive cyberthreats. And while scammers usually make their emails look authentic, spotting a phishing email can be simple if you know where to look.
The following resource provides 7 areas to look at to determine if an email is a phishing attempt or not – these areas include:
- The sender – cybercriminals often use various spoofing techniques
- Subject line – enticing, urgent or threatening language is commonly used
- Links – beware of link shorteners like Bitly or TinyURL
- & 4 more