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Spotting phishing

Phishing is the most common way to steal login details. The message appears to come from a familiar company, but the link takes you to a fake website.

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Steps

  1. Recognise the typical topics

    Common topics include parcels, banks, the tax authority, streaming services and prizes.

  2. Check the sender's address

  3. Check the link

  4. Pay attention to language and style

  5. Do not open unexpected attachments

  6. Go to the service yourself

  7. If you clicked

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