Learn How to Identify Genuine Emails and Avoid Phishing Attempts
Understanding how to spot phishing emails is crucial for maintaining email security. This activity presents various email examples for evaluation – distinguishing between genuine communications and potential phishing attempts. By honing this skill, individuals can protect themselves from online scams and safeguard their personal information effectively.
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Cyber Sprinters: Activity 3c What should email look like?
Can you spot genuine emails? We know it is incredibly important to keep emails secure as they are the gateway to many other accounts. It s really important for you to learn how to spot emails that might be phishing emails. Look at the following extracts from some different emails. If you think it comes from a genuine email, give it a thumbs up. If you think it comes from a phishing email, give it a thumbs down. Be prepared to give your reasons why.
Email from gmail account From: accountmanager@gmail.com Inbox Contacts Trash
Email from bank From: www.national-bank.co.uk Inbox We urgently need to verify activity on your account. Please click on this link to enter your online banking log in details. Contacts Trash
Email from gaming account Your current gaming account password will expire in 24 hours. After this time your account will be disabled unless you update it. Please follow the link below to update your password: www.schoolaccount/passwordrenewal Inbox Contacts Trash
Email from bank Your postcode ends in 8NZ Inbox Contacts Trash
Email from gaming account Congrats! You ve won a holiday to DisneyLand Paris! Click on this link to claim your prize: you reawinner Inbox Contacts Trash
Email from bank From: www.nationalbank.co.uk Inbox We will never ask for your account number, name, address or password in an email. Contacts Trash
General email Dear Amy, We are in happiness that your going to join our online social media communitee. As a special introductry offer we would like to give you half price membership at 3.50 paid once a year. Please make an initial payment for your account using the link below: socialaccount@communitee.co.uk Inbox Contacts Trash
