How Do You Protect Yourself From Email Phishing Scams?
Phishing is one of the techniques used by cyber criminals to acquire confidential information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a legitimate websites, auction sites, or online payment processing sites. Phishing scam is usually carried out by sending links via email or instant message that directs users to enter details in a fake website that looks and feel like its legitimate version. Any unsuspecting user will easily fall victim for this technique of stealing identity and sensitive information. The term “phishing” may be a variant of the word “fishing” where the bad guys used baits to catch confidential information. Here are some simple steps to protect you from email phishing scams. When you receive en email in your inbox from unknown source, do not respond to it or click any links in the email or even download any attachments. Sometimes even opening the email alerts the spammer or put your computer at risk. Delete the contents of your Spam or J
