Is the sender’s email address enough to verify a message? Tutorial

Can you trust an email just because it appears to come from a familiar address? Discover why cyber criminals can easily spoof email accounts and the critical red flags to watch for in messages. Learn essential tips on verifying legitimacy beyond the sender's address and safeguarding your security in "is the sender’s email address enough to verify a message?

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if an email address seems correct or familiar,

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it can be spoofed.

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True,

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cyber criminals know how to mimic a sender's address to make

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it appear that a message comes from a trusted contact,

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a bank,

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a customer service,

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a colleague.

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The message may seem legitimate,

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but the link or attachment may be malicious.

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Never rely solely on the displayed address.

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Also look at the content,

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the context and ask yourself,

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was I expecting this message?

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A fraudulent message always contains mistakes or obvious signs.

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False.

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It was often true,

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but not anymore.

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Many phishing messages are perfectly written,

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well presented,

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and visually convincing.

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The absence of mistakes proves nothing.

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Just because a message looks professional doesn't mean it is safe.

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Fraudulent use of my email address does not mean my account is hacked,

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but I need to check my security settings and recent activity.

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True.

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Your address can be used as a fake sender without your account being compromised.

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But if you receive alerts,

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strange feedback,

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or signs of unusual activity,

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it's better to check.

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Look at the login history,

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change your password,

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and ensure that two-factor authentication is enabled.

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So no,

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the email address is not enough to identify a reliable message.

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You need to learn to look beyond what seems obvious.

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