Phishing is a cyberattack in which malicious actors send fraudulent emails disguised as emails from genuine and trusted organizations to steal sensitive data such as usernames, passwords, phone numbers, and credit card details. Here are some common indicators of a phishing attempt:

• Unusual or generic greetings: Phishing emails may have unusual greetings from a familiar sender or generic greetings from any sender.

• Subject lines with unusual words or phrases, odd punctuations, or spelling mistakes: Phishing emails may contain words like “free,” out-of-place punctuations, spelling errors, or unexpected emojis in serious emails.

• Spelling errors: Phishing emails may have misspellings and odd use of grammar.

• Unusual requests: Phishing emails may contain unusual requests.

• Strange email content: Phishing emails may have strange content.

• Personal information solicitation: Phishing emails may solicit personal information directly from the recipient, making it seem as if the requestor is a trustworthy source.

• Feeling of urgency and threatening: Phishing emails may come across as threatening or with a sense of urgency.

It is important to be aware of these indicators to avoid becoming a victim of phishing attacks. Organizations can mitigate the risk of phishing attacks and protect themselves from costly breaches and malware attacks by implementing the right combination of policies, practices, and user awareness.