LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Phishing scams still swim through the cracks despite all the security nets most email services and organizations have in place to stop them.
It turns out, you are the last and best line of defense when it comes to cybercrime.
Security filters look for specific text patterns, file formats, or links known to be suspicious. Cybercriminals bypass those filters by hosting malicious files on legitimate file-sharing services, like Dropbox or Google Drive. The harmful contents slip through the net because they come from a trusted source.
Bad actors also avoid security filters by posing as someone else and tricking you into sharing sensitive content. They’ll send emails that appear to come from a manager, from a coworker in another department, or from a business contact. They may ask you to share confidential information or documents, or you may get a request for wire transfers or gift cards.
Technology will never block 100 percent of attempted scams — so you need to pay attention. Think before you click!
Remember, links can lead you to very bad places. Navigating to the official site is always safer. Unusual requests from familiar senders should raise red flags. When in doubt — go to the source for verification.
And — if you see something, say something. Report all suspicious email to your email provider, company IT department , or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
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