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This page is owned by Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11, we are here to help you learn all about information phishing, scams, and other attempts to steal your information!
Statistics
30% of phishing emails are opened.
42% of workers admit to having taken a dangerous action (clicking on a link, downloading a file, filling out false web page info)
90% of data loss is due to account phishing
What is Phishing?
The practice of sending fake/false emails to trick users into revealing information, downloading malware, or performing a task.
What are the red flags for phishing?
Here are some red flags to look for when receiving possible phishing messages.
Urgent or threatening language
Requests for sensitive information
Anything too good to be true
Unexpected emails
Information mismatches
Suspicious attachments
Unprofessional design
Misspellings and grammar errors