🎣Phishing

How to Detect Phishing: A Practical Guid

1. Understanding Phishing

• Phishing is the practice of sending false messages, usually via social media, SMS, or email, requesting private information like credit card numbers, login credentials, or other personal information.

2. Identifying Phishing Attempts

2.1 Examine the Sender’s Information

• Email Address Verification:

  • Always check that the sender’s email domain matches the organization you expect.

  • Be alert to slight modifications (e.g., "[email protected]" versus "[email protected]").

• Display Name Scrutiny:

  • The display name can be misleading. Verify the full email address before trusting the message.

2.2 Check Links and Attachments

• Hover Technique:

  • Before clicking any links, hover over them to reveal the actual URL. Ensure that the link directs to a legitimate website.

• Attachment Caution:

  • Be skeptical of unsolicited attachments, especially if you were not expecting any files. These can contain malware or viruses.

2.3 Use Scanning Tools

Hybrid Analysis: Examines the structure of phishing emails, URLs, and attachments to detect suspicious patterns & Runs potentially malicious files or links in a controlled environment to observe real-time behavior.

URL Scan: URLScan captures screenshots, metadata, and server responses from scanned URLs, allowing users to visually inspect potential phishing sites.