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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
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
How to spot?+
Urgency, unexpected requests, odd sender addresses. When in doubt, verify separately.
Clicked a link?+
Change password immediately, tell us.
Why still get through?+
Filters aren't perfect. Human awareness matters.
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