{"id":12594,"date":"2025-05-07T17:27:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T11:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=12594"},"modified":"2025-09-04T19:08:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:38:48","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-receiving-phishing-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-receiving-phishing-emails\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If You Are Receiving Phishing Emails: A Quick Action Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Make the change this Cybersecurity October Awareness Month with the Cybersecurity Olympics. &#8211; <em><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/cyber-security-awareness-month?utm_source=top-20-old-blogs&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=organic\">Know More<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Have you ever received an email titled \u201cyour bank\u201d that asks you to confirm your account. Something smells fishy. What to do if you received phishing emails? Suddenly, it becomes a pressing question. What do you do first? Do you ignore it? Do you click to see more? Do you forward it to IT?<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-receiving-phishing-emails\/#What_Is_Phishing\" >What Is Phishing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-receiving-phishing-emails\/#What_Should_You_Do_First_If_You_Receive_a_Phishing_Email\" >What Should You Do First If You Receive a Phishing Email?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-receiving-phishing-emails\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Get_a_Phishing_Email_in_Microsoft_Outlook\" >What to Do If You Get a Phishing Email in Microsoft Outlook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-receiving-phishing-emails\/#Defending_Yourself_Best_Practices_to_Avoid_Getting_Phished\" >Defending Yourself: Best Practices to Avoid Getting Phished<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-receiving-phishing-emails\/#What_If_You_Fall_for_a_Phishing_Email\" >What If You Fall for a Phishing Email?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-receiving-phishing-emails\/#Beyond_the_Basics_in_Phishing\" >Beyond the Basics in Phishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-receiving-phishing-emails\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have ever asked yourself, \u201c<\/span>What do I do if I\u2019ve received a phishing email?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d you are not alone. Phishing is one of the most common and most effective forms of cybercrime. However, the good news is that if you know how to react, you have the advantage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In this article, we will take you through exactly what to do if you receive phishing emails. And what you should not do?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Phishing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What Is Phishing?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/phishing-awareness-and-simulation#:~:text=Phishing%20is%20an%20attack%20vector,that%20the%20hack%20may%20begin.\">Phishing is a cyberattack<\/a> that occurs when someone pretends to be someone you know and trust to obtain sensitive information (passwords, credit cards or even access to your company&#8217;s device).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>These messages usually:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Appears to be from someone that you know (boss, colleague, vendor)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Contains an urgent request<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Request that you click a link or download a file<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Appears almost legitimate (but not quite).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phishing was the most reported cybercrime in the FBI&#8217;s 2023 Internet Crime Complaint Center (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic3.gov\/AnnualReport\/Reports\/2023_IC3Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IC3<\/a>) report, with over 300,000 incidents reported for losses of $52 million. At the same time, the UK&#8217;s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has reported an increase in targeted (aka Spear Phishing) phishing attacks across small businesses and the public sector and it doesn&#8217;t just come in email!&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Phishing can also occur by:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/text-message-scams\/\">Text messages<\/a> (this is referred to as smishing)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Phone calls (this is referred to as <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/vishing-awareness-and-simulation\">vishing<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Social media messages<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Collaboration messaging tools like Teams and Slack<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The message may come in a variety of forms, however, the intent is the same: to make you click, type or transfer something valuable. 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Whether you&#8217;re in a threat environment or simply logging into your email account, it&#8217;s critical to take action quickly and appropriately. Phishing schemes want you to act fast so you can become a victim, but your first line of defense is to act calmly and rationally.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let\u2019s take things a step further. Suspicion is good &#8211; action is better. Here\u2019s <\/span>what to do with a phishing email<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Confirm the source<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Do not use the contact information given in the email.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Instead, go to the actual website or call the person with a known phone number.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Verify that what is being asked of you matches contextual clues from previous communications or expectations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Use the \u201cReport phishing\u201d feature<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Both Gmail and Outlook have this.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In Outlook, click on the three dots (More actions) &gt; Report &gt; Phishing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Inform your IT or security team<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Many organizations have an email dedicated to this.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Your notification could help protect others in your company.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> Delete it<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">After reporting, safely delete it from your inbox and your trash.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Get_a_Phishing_Email_in_Microsoft_Outlook\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What to Do If You Get a Phishing Email in Microsoft Outlook?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Microsoft Outlook is among the most popular email applications for both business and personal use, which also makes it a prime target for phishing. If you&#8217;re using Outlook, following the proper steps can easily help stop a threat before it spreads. Below is a simple user guide on how to report and handle phishing emails, specifically from Outlook. Below is a simple user guide on what to do if you receive phishing emails in Outlook.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>In order to remediate the potential attack:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Identify the suspicious message.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Click the three dots (More Actions) on the toolbar.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Select Report &gt; Phishing.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">(If your IT team asks for screenshots or other information, you could also just notify them manually.)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Now, empty your Deleted Items folder.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Bonus Tip for Outlook users:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have not enabled the &#8220;Report Message&#8221; add-in, do so! It streamlines the source reporting and also helps Microsoft with its threat detection efforts.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Additionally:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re using Outlook in a work use case, check for a company &#8220;report phishing&#8221; button (often via integration with Microsoft Defender).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always follow up if you accidentally clicked something. Don&#8217;t wait to see if the damage is done.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you&#8217;re IT, use the &#8220;View Source&#8221; or &#8220;Message Header Analyzer&#8221; in Outlook to check suspicious headers. (Very actions just for IT teams.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defending_Yourself_Best_Practices_to_Avoid_Getting_Phished\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Defending Yourself: Best Practices to Avoid Getting Phished<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">According to The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the UK\u2019s training security awareness that uses real-world scenarios, supporting the report-don\u2019t-punish culture, is a stronger training than using counterfeit phishing tests that penalize employees. Although it\u2019s important to react effectively, it\u2019s even better to be proactive. The following instructions outline how to guard yourself and your organization:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>1. Use 2FA (two-factor authentication)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Even if someone steals your password, they can\u2019t do anything with it without getting a second code.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2. Update your software<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Phishers take advantage of out-of-date software. Take control and set your software to update automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>3. Use anti-phishing filters<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Surveillance systems have your back. Outlook, Gmail, Microsoft Defender and Google Safe Browsing can protect you from phishing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>4. Train and mock regularly<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Phishing tactics change over time. Even if you receive training just annually or quarterly, it helps refresh your brain for phishing red flags.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_You_Fall_for_a_Phishing_Email\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What If You Fall for a Phishing Email?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the most observant users can be snared \u2013 phishing emails are made for deceiving purposes, not simply to test your knowledge. If you&#8217;ve clicked on a link, downloaded an attachment, or shared personal information, don&#8217;t be alarmed. Whatever you do next is the most important part. Act quickly, decisively and you can reduce the damage and protect your accounts and systems.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It happens to even the best of us at tech! The important thing is to get going quickly:&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unplug your internet connection, and if you opened a file or clicked a link, go offline.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change all your passwords related to those sites, especially if you typed anything suspicious somewhere.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run a full scan with your antivirus software, and alert your IT\/security team.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you shared sensitive data (like customer information), then notify anyone affected.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><strong>Report the Scam:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you&#8217;ve been targeted by a phishing email in India, you can report it to:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-mail: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:incident@cert-in.org.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">incident@cert-in.org.in<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this email for phishing: <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a href=\"mailto:phishing@cert-in.org.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">phishing@cert-in.org.in<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Include:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A copy of the email (attach if possible)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Full email headers<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A brief summary of what happened<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You can also report phishing and other scams from banks to your bank&#8217;s fraud service and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at: <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a style=\"color: #000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/cybercrime.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/cybercrime.gov.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_the_Basics_in_Phishing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Beyond the Basics in Phishing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Most of the time, we stop at &#8220;Don&#8217;t Click&#8221;\u2014but the hackers are evolving quickly and you should evolve your awareness quickly also. Here are some talking points your competitors probably didn&#8217;t mention:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>1. Phishing is not just in email anymore<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Attacks are happening over Microsoft Teams, Slack, and other collaboration tools.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">These collaboration tools can often bypass simple email filters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2. Beware of Multi-channel Phishing (Vishing)<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Some attackers will combine emails with phone calls while posing as customer service or tech support.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This combination increased perceived credibility and urgency to the victim.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>3. DMARC Protects Your Domain Reputation<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting &amp; Conformance (DMARC) protocols can prevent an attacker from spoofing your company domain.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Organizations can try <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/tdmarc\">TDMARC<\/a> to protect the outbound email workflow to ensure email authentication and security.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>4. Simulated Phishing Tests Are Only Part Of the Picture<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Testing is not everything &#8211; you need a strong culture of reporting without retribution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Praise users for reporting suspected activity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>5. Grammar and Spelling Are Not Reliable Signals Any Longer<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Many phishing emails are now written with proper grammar and even personalized content.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Phishing emails rely on sender verification and context, not on language quality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Stay one step ahead by being informed, aware, and responsive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>What to do if you receive phishing emails next time? Just remember that <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phishing is more than just a nuisance &#8211; it is one of the most prevalent threats we see online. But you don&#8217;t have to be an expert in cybersecurity to stay safe. If you take the appropriate steps as soon as you notice something is fraudulent, you\u2019ll outsmart even the most sophisticated scams.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">So the next time you get an unexpected \u201cmust-click\u201d email in your inbox, remember to pause, investigate, report, and delete!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make the change this Cybersecurity October Awareness Month with the Cybersecurity Olympics. &#8211; Know More Have you ever received an email titled \u201cyour bank\u201d that asks you to confirm your account. Something smells fishy. What to do if you received phishing emails? 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