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Phishing Doesn't Always Look Like a Scam

Phishing messages can be designed to look like legitimate communications from banks, suppliers, customers or government institutions — some attacks are highly convincing and hard to distinguish from genuine correspondence.

Employees don't necessarily need advanced technical skills to become victims of cybercrime. A single convincing message can lead someone to reveal credentials, transfer money or install malicious software without realising anything was wrong.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is phishing?

A fraudulent attempt to trick someone into revealing information, clicking a malicious link, transferring money or taking another harmful action.

What should I check before clicking a link?

Check the sender, domain, context and destination, and be suspicious of unexpected urgency.

Can businesses train employees to recognise phishing?

Yes — security awareness training and simulated phishing exercises can help.

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