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Phishing: Spotting Scam Emails

That urgent email from Microsoft? The invoice you don't remember? Probably phishing - and they're getting better. Understanding them is your best defence.

What is it?

Phishing is fake messages pretending to be trustworthy: Credential theft: Fake login pages. Malware delivery: Dangerous attachments. Payment fraud: Urgent wire requests. Phishing is the #1 way businesses get compromised. Not hacking - convincing emails tricking humans.

Business Benefits

Last Line Defence

Filters miss some - trained users catch them.

Finance Protection

Sceptical staff prevent payment fraud.

Faster Response

Reported phishing helps block attacks.

Compliance

Frameworks expect awareness training.

Risks Without It

Credential Theft

One click gives email access.

Ransomware

Attachments are common delivery method.

Financial Fraud

BEC costs UK businesses millions.

Supply Chain

Your breach becomes customers' problem.

How Fresh Tech Implements This

Microsoft 365 Defender filtering, Safe Links, MFA and Conditional Access, ITDR detection, and user training with simulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about phishing: spotting scam emails

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