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Hooked by a Fake: Understanding Phishing Attacks
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A Message Too Good to Ignore
A Message Too Good to Ignore
Imagine you open your email and see this: 'URGENT — Your account has been suspended. Click here NOW to restore access or lose everything.' Your heart speeds up. You hover over the link. Should you click? This feeling — urgency mixed with panic — is exactly what cybercriminals want you to feel. Before you learn how to spot their tricks, think about this: why might someone deliberately try to make you act quickly without thinking?
💭 Think about this
Have you or someone you know ever received a suspicious message or email? What made it feel 'off'?
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