🎣 What is Phishing?
Phishing is a type of cyber attack where scammers trick people into giving away sensitive information—like passwords, credit card numbers, or personal details—by pretending to be trustworthy sources.
These attacks often come through fake emails, websites, or messages that look real but are designed to deceive.
🔍 How to Spot a Phishing Attempt
- 🚨 Suspicious or misspelled URLs (e.g.,
micros0ft.com) - 📧 Unexpected emails asking for urgent action
- 🔒 Lack of HTTPS or padlock icon in the browser
- 🧾 Generic greetings like “Dear user” instead of your name
- 🎨 Poor design or formatting that doesn’t match the real brand
- 📎 Attachments or links you weren’t expecting
🛡️ How to Protect Yourself
- ✅ Always check the sender’s email address and URL carefully
- 🔐 Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication
- 🧠 Think before you click—hover over links to preview them
- 🛑 Never enter personal info on suspicious websites
- 📚 Stay informed—phishing tactics evolve constantly
- 🗣️ Report phishing attempts to your school or IT team
🎬 Watch: What Is Phishing?
Here’s a short video that explains phishing in simple terms—how it works, why it's dangerous, and how to stay safe.
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