Don't Take the Bait: Recognize and Avoid Phishing Attacks

Phishing is an attack where a scammer calls you, texts or emails you, or uses social media to trick you into clicking a malicious link, downloading malware, or sharing sensitive information. Phishing attempts are often generic mass messages, but the message appears to be legitimate and from a trusted source (e.g. from a bank, courier company).

Publisher

Communications Security Establishment Canada

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2023-03-01