Archives - Phishing Emails


Your spam folder: more than just annoying junk!

You know the feeling. You log into your email, and no matter how hard you try to keep a clean inbox, your spam folder is overflowing. On any given day, spam messages can account for a massive chunk of all email traffic—sometimes as much as 50 to 60 percent! Most of us just ignore it […]

Don’t get hooked! spotting fake Microsoft teams phishing emails!

In today’s work world, Microsoft Teams is a powerhouse. It’s how many of us chat with colleagues, jump into video meetings, share files, and collaborate on projects. As part of Microsoft 365, its popularity has skyrocketed, making it an essential tool for businesses and schools alike. But here’s the downside: anything super popular becomes a […]

Your Outlook.com shield: spotting trusted emails with a green icon

If you’re an Outlook.com user for your personal email, you’re in good company. Millions of us rely on it for everything from catching up with friends to managing our online purchases. But let’s be real: our inboxes are also prime hunting grounds for sneaky cybercriminals trying to trick us with phishing emails. These fakes can […]

The ransomware trap: how phishing emails try to lock up your data

Hey everyone! Imagine this nightmare scenario: you try to open a file on your computer, and suddenly you can’t access anything. All your photos, documents, spreadsheets – everything is locked. Then, a message pops up demanding money to get your files back. That, my friends, is ransomware, and it’s one of the scariest cyber threats […]

AI Emails Are Getting Scary Good: Here’s How to Spot the Fakes!

Hey everyone! You’ve probably heard a lot about Artificial Intelligence (AI) lately, and how it can do amazing things like write stories or even create realistic images. Well, here’s a less amazing, and frankly, a bit scary development: AI is now cranking out incredibly convincing fake emails! This means cybercriminals have a powerful new tool […]

Your digital instincts: when in doubt, delete it!

Our online lives are full of links. We click them in emails, tap them in texts, scroll past them in social media feeds, and see them in online ads. They’re how we navigate the internet, get information, and connect with the world. But here’s the crucial warning: these very links are also cybercriminals’ favorite tools […]