AwareGO | Phishing Emails: Watch Out For Email Attachments

When it comes to distributing viruses, spyware, or other malware, there is no method more popular among hackers than attachments.

If you open an infected attachment, depending on the virus, it could contain spyware looking for sensitive information on your computer (such as credit card numbers), a code to attack other computer systems, or ransomware that encrypts all your data – in which case you’d have to pay to get it back. It could even take control of your whole computer without you knowing about it.

Defense measures include anti-virus software, spam filters, and multi-factor authentication for your sensitive accounts, such as your email. As always, if an attachment looks suspicious, let it be. Contact your IT helpdesk if you think you might have been compromised by phishing emails.

AwareGO provides cybersecurity training content and full human risk management solution. Visit awarego.com/recognize-phishing-emails-avoid-being-… for 6 tips on how to recognize phishing emails.

#phishingemails #emailspoofing