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<\/p>\n\n\n Phishing<\/strong> is the most reported type of attack according to Interpol. Attackers use this technique to obtain confidential or sensitive information (e.g. account details and access data) by sending a fake message requesting a password or account change. Scroll down for some tips to avoid these attacks.<\/p>\n The word \u201cphishing\u201d is a combination of the words \u201cpassword\u201d, \u201charvesting\u201d and \u201cfishing\u201d. Fraudsters will send their victims a fake but very realistic email requesting account password changes by clicking on a fraudulent link and save this stolen information for later use. Here are some recommendations from the NCSC<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The characteristics of these attacks:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What you can do<\/strong> <\/p>\n If you get phished<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2713<\/strong>\u00a0 Immediately change your password<\/strong> directly on your account page and respect password recommendations<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2713\u00a0 Report the case<\/strong> to the local police and to the NCSC through this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2713\u00a0 Contact the company<\/strong> whose account information you believe was stolen and explain the situation to regain control of your data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u2713\u00a0 Warn the rest of your team<\/strong>, they might try the same attack on your colleagues.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A few resources for more information<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n Essential tips<\/h2>\n
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\nIt is important to remember that it is almost impossible to prevent fraudulent emails of this kind from being sent. Basic NCSC recommendations<\/a><\/span> are:<\/p>\n\n
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