Phishing

What is Phishing? Phishing is an attempt to get you to link to a website and enter personal information or download malicious software, This will often happen by trying to invoke an emotional response ("your email is almost full," "your bank account needs your attentions," etc.). 

Remember "Don't feed the phish" and if you feel you are being "phished" then "Don't take the bait!"

Advice for avoiding Phishing Emails

Phishing emails require one thing to be successful, that is for the recipient to take the bait. This document is a helpful reminder that verifying unknown emails is an important step in protesting your data and devices.

Phishing Awareness FAQ

FAQ for the "Anti-Phishing Challenge

How to Report Phishing

To report an email as phishing, select the email so that it displays in the reading page. Next, click "Report Phish" in the Email Reporting section of the Home tab on the Outlook ribbon.