Don't be fooled by phishing
Get an email asking you to log in, share data or transfer money? Beware. Phishing emails seem increasingly real. You quickly think they come from your bank, colleague or university. Yet they are fake. Stay alert.
How to recognise phishing
Doubt the message
Take a moment to think about the email. Are you expecting it? Does the content match the sender? Is the e-mail address correct? Are you in doubt? Check it first.
Check the sender
It looks like a reliable sender, but the e-mail address is just not right. Look out for small errors in the name, strange domains and free mail addresses.
Look at the content critically
Watch for signals such as a request for login details or personal information, links to unknown websites and requests to check or update data. Check links without clicking, e.g. via checkjelinkje.nl.
Recognise pressure and hurry
Phishing emails put you under pressure. Think threats to block your account, warnings of fines or urgent requests. Do you feel pressure? Stand back and check the message.
What to do
Don't click on suspicious links. Never share your password or verification codes. Don't transfer money via email. Report suspicious messages to the IT service desk. |