Phishing is a crafty tactic used by cybercriminals to deploy counterfeit emails, social media posts, or direct messages with the sole purpose of enticing you into clicking on a dangerous link or downloading a malicious attachment. Falling victim to these schemes could install malware on your device or cause you to inadvertently divulge your sensitive personal information. Thankfully, with a little awareness, you can easily steer clear of these fraudulent emails. Once you're acquainted with the telltale signs, you'll be ready to outsmart these phishing attempts.

Did you know?

• Follow the Golden Rule of Email! Treat every email like a phishing email.
• Call to verify. Always call the sender or send a chat (not an email) to verify a suspicious email. 
• Think and rethink before you click. Don't click on any link or download unless you have verified the sources and are certain of where it will send you.
• Cybercriminals cast wide nets with phishing tactics, hoping to drag in victims. They may offer a financial reward, threaten you if you don’t engage, or claim that someone is in need of help. Stop, take a moment, and think before you click.

SBS Resources to Share:

• Investigating Phishing Emails: If your organization is notified that emails are being sent that appear to come from you or an employee of your organization, the process outlined in this download can be useful in determining if the email is spoofed or if you have a compromised email account.



• The Golden Rule of Email: Because of the mass amounts of phishing emails targeting victims every day, it is more important now than ever to remember The Golden Rule of Email, the modern version of the well-known principle.

Questions? Contact Jill Verscheure, Senior Vice President, MBA Service Corporation at jverscheure@michigan.bank or 517-342-5681.