The FBI has launched a new campaign warning email users about the surge in phishing attacks targeting Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, and other services during the holiday season. The bureau advises checking sender addresses, URLs, and grammar before clicking on any links or attachments. They emphasize that legitimate companies rarely contact users for personal information and urge caution against unsolicited emails offering too-good-to-be-true deals.
‘Tis the season to be worried—at least when it comes to the alarming rise in attacks targeting Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail and other email users. So, little surprise that the FBI has launched a new campaign warning email users how to stay safe. The only trickster you should see this holiday season, the bureau says, is the Naughty Elf.“Scammers,” the FBI warns, “often offer too-good-to-be-true deals via phishing emails or ads.
The best advice remains to ignore marketing emails—especially when holiday season research suggests most of these are now either scams, fraud or worse. If you see an offer you like, navigate through to it by accessing the website directly or using a search engine.“Remember that companies generally don’t contact you to ask for your username or password.
Carefully examine the email address, URL, and spelling used in any correspondence. Scammers use slight differences to trick your eye and gain your trust.
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