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For all our videos go to: www.whatyouneedtoknow.co.uk/showreel Phishing emails are on the increase and so are spear phishing attacks - when scammers personalise phishing emails to make them more credible. These emails can threaten our personal data security and are also used to help criminals gain access to organisations' networks and steel, corrupt or delete data.

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Here are some simple steps on how to avoid basic Phishing scams.-- Created using PowToon -- Free sign up at http://www.powtoon.com/ . Make your own animated videos and animated presentations for free.

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How to Avoid Phishing (Official Dell Tech Support)

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Common phishing techniques:

1.       Embedding a link in an email that redirects user to an unsecure website that requests sensitive information

2.       Installing virus via a malicious email attachment or ads which allow the exploitation and obtain sensitive information

3.       Spoofing the sender address in an email to appear as a reputable source and request sensitive information

4.       Attempting to obtain information over the phone by impersonating other person / company

Ways to Avoid Phishing:

1.       Keep informed about phishing techniques

2.       Think before click (email attachment or ads)

3.       Install an anti-phishing toolbar

4.       Verify a site’s security (site’s URL begins with “https”)

5.       Change password regularly

6.       Never give out personal information

7.       Be wary of pop-ups (block pop-ups, click “x” instead of “cancel” button)

8.       Use anti-virus software