Email Phishing Awareness
Email Phishing Awareness
OF THE INTENSITY
OF PHISHING
ATTACKS?
STATISTICS
The manufacturing industry moved from the 8th most targeted industry by cyber attackers in
2019 to become the 2nd most targeted industry in 2021, falling behind only finance and
insurance. According to the 2021 Global Threat Intelligence Report (GTIR), this represents a 300%
increase in a single year.
PHISHING ATTACK
Cyber attack where attackers impersonate trusted entities, such as colleagues,
suppliers, or financial institutions, to trick individuals into revealing sensitive
information or performing harmful actions.
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DO’S DON’Ts
SCENARIOS Don’t click on suspicious links
• Verify the sender's identity ●
• Fake Supplier Email • Scrutinise email content or download attachments
• Executive Impersonation • Keep software and systems up ● Don’t disclose sensitive
• Delivery Notification Scams to date information
• Report suspicious emails ● Don’t have same password
• Be alert on all communication across multiple accounts
platforms including social ● Don't ignore security updates
media
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IDENTIFY PHISHING EMAILS
The message is sent from a public email domain The domain name is misspelt
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IDENTIFY PHISHING EMAILS