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What You'll Learn Today:

What Is Spear Phishing?

Personalized phishing attempts curated just for you by the bad guys.

How to Spot & Avoid Spear Phishing

Check the basics for legitimacy. Are the email address and sender's name verifiable? If not, that's your first spear phishing red flag!

Does the email format match what you typically receive from the sender? If not, take extra steps to verify by calling the supposed sender.

Even if the email is legitimate, be cautious of clicking links or opening and downloading attachments as malware could always be a risk.

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Check the basics for legitimacy. Are the email address and sender's name verifiable? If not, that's your first spear phishing red flag!

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Does the email format match what you typically receive from the sender? If not, take extra steps to verify by calling the supposed sender.

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Even if the email is legitimate, be cautious of clicking links or opening and downloading attachments as malware could always be a risk.

Just remember, verifying email sends with a phone call before acting on any requests to click links, transfer funds, or download documents is worth any potential delay.

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