Phishing – spot the signs
Don’t click before you think
- Urgency or fear – “Your account will be suspended”, “Act now”
- Unexpected sender – Wrong address or free email claiming to be official
- Generic greeting – “Dear User” or “Dear Student”
- Strange links – Hover to see the real URL before clicking
- Spelling and grammar – Many phishing emails have mistakes
- Asking for passwords or personal details – Legitimate services don’t ask by email
What to do: Don’t click links or open attachments. Report the email to IT or use “Report phishing”. When in doubt, contact the organisation by a known route (e.g. their website).