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Phishing
How to guard against phishing attempts
Explanation :: Detection :: Solution :: Prevention
While we have been taught to protect our physical selves and identities, we must now become more cautious online. You would not walk down a busy street with your wallet held open so this principle applies to any online transaction you engage in.
Steps you can take to protect your personal data online and also, what to do if you receive a phishing e-mail:
- Do not reply to any e-mail asking to verify your personal data. You will find that legitimate vendors and merchants do not send such requests via e-mail.
- Contact your merchant right away to ask for clarification of such e-mails. (This will also make them more aware of the range of such problems.)
- Never divulge information, such as passwords and credit card, social security, and bank account numbers, to anyone making contact with you. Only give such information when you initiate a service call, and only do so with trusted sources and where appropriate.
- Use anti-virus software and/or firewalls on every computer you own/use. Remember that children are easy prey to the ‘just click here’ tactic.
- Stay up to date with current scams and always report suspicious activity.