Verify the sender
Before opening any attachments or clicking a link, verify the senders email address. If the email address is suspicious or looks unfamiliar, reach out to the sender via a known contact method to confirm its legitimacy.
Don’t Open Unexpected Attachments
Even if an email looks legitimate, if you weren’t expecting an attachment, don’t open it. If you were expecting an email but are unsure whether an attachment was to be sent, reach out to the sender and confirm they meant to send an attachment.
Hover Over Links Before clicking a link in an email (or mostly anywhere), you can hover your cursor over the link to see the URL. Most apps also show a small preview of what the website looks like. With this information, you can determine whether the link is safe to click.
When in Doubt, Delete
If you have any uncertainty with an email and you are unable to verify its legitimacy, it is best to be cautious and delete it. It will always be safer to miss an email than risk compromising you or your company’s data.
