Course Content
Cyber Security Fundamentals
1. Introduction to Cyber Security
Cyber Security Fundamentals
Phishing
Phishing is a cyber-attack where attackers attempt to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial details, by posing as trustworthy entities through deceptive emails, messages, or websites.
How to detect phishing?
- Check the Sender's Email Address: Verify the sender's email address, especially if the email appears unexpected or requests sensitive information;
- Inspect URLs: Hover over hyperlinks to reveal the actual URL. Be cautious if the link address seems suspicious or differs from what's expected;
- Look for Generic Greetings: Phishing emails often use generic greetings, lacking personalized information.
Phishing protection
Phishing
protection
Strong Passwords
Email Filtering
Multi-Factor Authentication
Regular Software Updates
One notable and interesting phishing case is the "Google Docs Phishing Attack" that occurred in 2017.
Cybercriminals used a well-crafted phishing email that appeared to be a legitimate invitation to view a Google Docs document. The emails were personalized and seemed to come from someone the target knew.
The phishing attack spread rapidly due to the nature of the emails appearing to come from known contacts. Numerous individuals, organizations, and businesses fell victim to the attack.
Everything was clear?
Course Content
Cyber Security Fundamentals
1. Introduction to Cyber Security
Cyber Security Fundamentals
Phishing
Phishing is a cyber-attack where attackers attempt to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial details, by posing as trustworthy entities through deceptive emails, messages, or websites.
How to detect phishing?
- Check the Sender's Email Address: Verify the sender's email address, especially if the email appears unexpected or requests sensitive information;
- Inspect URLs: Hover over hyperlinks to reveal the actual URL. Be cautious if the link address seems suspicious or differs from what's expected;
- Look for Generic Greetings: Phishing emails often use generic greetings, lacking personalized information.
Phishing protection
Phishing
protection
Strong Passwords
Email Filtering
Multi-Factor Authentication
Regular Software Updates
One notable and interesting phishing case is the "Google Docs Phishing Attack" that occurred in 2017.
Cybercriminals used a well-crafted phishing email that appeared to be a legitimate invitation to view a Google Docs document. The emails were personalized and seemed to come from someone the target knew.
The phishing attack spread rapidly due to the nature of the emails appearing to come from known contacts. Numerous individuals, organizations, and businesses fell victim to the attack.
Everything was clear?
