How to deal with phishing emails

With the rapid development of information technology, people use more and more emails in their daily lives, and phishing emails are becoming more and more common. Phishing mail is a fraudulent means sent by e-mail, which is often disguised as the mail of a formal institution, so that the victim mistakenly thinks it is true. Therefore, it is very important to deal with phishing emails correctly and timely for protecting personal information and property. Next, we will introduce how to deal with phishing emails.

1. Beware of suspicious information

When you receive a suspicious email, you should be alert first. One is to check whether the sender's email address conforms to the formal organization, the other is to check whether the email content has grammar or spelling mistakes, and also pay attention to whether there are attachments or links for downloading or tracking. If you have any questions about the sender or the content of the email, it is best not to click on any links or attachments easily.

2. Don't disclose personal information

If you are deceived by phishing emails, don't disclose any personal information easily, which may lead to personal information disclosure or property loss. When an organization or organization needs to confirm your identity or information, don't simply reply to emails or phone calls. It is best to verify the authenticity of the institution or organization first.

3. Have anti-phishing software

More and more people are using anti-phishing software to protect their email accounts. These softwares can filter emails containing phishing links and warn users. Of course, using these softwares is an effective preventive measure, but we can't trust them completely. The most important thing is to remain vigilant. You can also manually set filters to automatically block suspicious emails when keywords appear.

4. Report any suspicious emails in time.

If you find any suspicious phishing emails, you'd better report them in time. You can report to the corresponding organizations or institutions to help them strengthen security. At the same time, it can also report to the network security agency to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

The above are suggestions on how to deal with phishing emails. Generally speaking, it is very important to be alert to phishing emails, not to disclose personal information easily, to have anti-phishing software and to report any suspicious emails in time. Only in this way can personal information and property be effectively protected from phishing emails.