4 Ways To Identify a Phishing Attack

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Cyber-Duck has been on the receiving end of several phishing attacks. The first line of defense for many businesses is some form of email security software. But the system is not infallible, and in many cases, it may only give you an 80% success rate. Well-trained, vigilant staff — they’re a critical line-of-defense. Phishing emails aren’t that hard to spot. Here are four red flags to look out for: The actual sender’s address will be inaccurate. The language used in phishing emails will be out of character too, for example calling a staff member by a different nickname or using a new tone of voice.