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Phishing Alert on 15 Apr 2021 - Subject: Request
15/04/2021

Dear Colleagues,

Please be informed that an Email Impersonation Attack (Email spoofing) was found this afternoon. Office 365 has identified this email as spam and moved it to the junk email folder. The email sample is attached for your attention.

6 email security tips for protecting yourself

Tip 1. Don’t trust the display name

            A favorite phishing tactic among cybercriminals is to spoof the display name of an email.

Tip 2. Beware of the subject line

            Invoking a sense of urgency or fear is a common phishing tactic.

Tip 3. Don't trust URL links

            You will be asked for personal credentials in malicious websites by malicious links looking seemingly legitimate.

Tip 4. Don’t give personal information

            Legitimate organizations never ask for personal credentials via email.

Tip 5. Check for spelling mistakes

            Legitimate messages usually do not have major spelling mistakes or poor grammar.

Tip 6. Review the signature

            Legitimate organizations always provide contact details. Lack of details strongly suggests a phish.

Please be reminded that NOT to respond to suspicious emails asking for personal information and report any suspicious email to ITSO Helpdesk at 3190 6640. Thank you.

Regards,

Raymond Lui

Information Technology Services Office





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