Phishing Attacks - Stay Alert

A phishing attack is very simple and persuasive. These attacks come in many shapes. They can come via email, phones, text or in person. Attackers try to use many tactics to get you to divulge information or gain access. Remember your IT Department or technicians already have access to your systems and will never ask you to go to a website to give them access. Under critical circumstances you may be asked to grant this access, under these situations it is essential to confirm that you are speaking with the right person before you give out any information. Take a look at a real life example below: