Information Technology
How to Protect Yourself Against Phishing Attacks
Reports of online scams and cyberattacks are on the rise, but most people don’t heed them until it’s too late. So, what steps can you take right away to avoid becoming another cautionary tale? One critical security measure is protecting yourself against phishing – when an attacker pretends to be a trusted contact or or...
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About this course
Reports of online scams and cyberattacks are on the rise, but most people don’t heed them until it’s too late. So, what steps can you take right away to avoid becoming another cautionary tale? One critical security measure is protecting yourself against phishing – when an attacker pretends to be a trusted contact or organization to gain access to personal information. In this course, you’ll learn exactly what you’re dealing with in a phishing attack, as well as how to spot one. Most importantly, you’ll pick up immediately applicable tips to prevent theft and stop attackers in their tracks.
Course outline
7 topics · 1 hour
- 1 What Is Phishing?
- 2 Safeguarding Against Business Email Compromise
- 3 Preventing Phone Scams and Vishing Attacks
- 4 Protecting Against Malware
- 5 Knowledge Check
- 6 Summary
- 7 Quiz
How to Protect Yourself Against Phishing Attacks
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