Employee Resource Center

Employee Resource Center | Phishing

Your Employer has mandated that you take this training. Average time to complete: 5 Minutes

Finally here are 7 important things you MUST remember

1.  Stay informed about phishing techniques.

Different phishing scams are being sent out every day. Ongoing security awareness should be a top priority for you. Contact CompNetSys at 1.866.205.8123 or phishing@compnetsys.com if you suspect you’ve been a victim of a phishing attempt.

2. Think before you click a link.

Don’t click on links from random emails or text messages. Hover your mouse arrow over a link to see who sent it. Most phishing emails begin with “Dear Customer” so watch out for these.  Verify the website’s phone number before placing any calls. Remember, the secure website always starts with “https.”

3. Never divulge personal information requested by email, such as your name or credit card number.

Typically, phishing emails will direct you to a webpage to enter your financial or personal information.  When in doubt, visit the main website of the company in the email, and give them a call.  And, never send sensitive information in an email to anyone. (A secure website always starts with “https”.)

4. Never download files from suspicious emails or websites.

Double check the website URL for legitimacy by typing the actual address into your Web browser. Check the site’s security certificate.  Also, beware of pop-ups as they may be phishing attempts. Your browser settings allow you to block pop-ups, where you can allow them on a case-by-case basis. If one gets through, don’t click on the “cancel” button as this is a ploy to lead you to a phishing site. Click the small “x” in the upper corner of the window, instead.

5. Get into the habit of changing your passwords often.

You can also use a password manager like Dashlane or Last Pass that will automatically insert new, hard-to-crack passwords for you.

6. Regularly check your online bank and credit card accounts.

To prevent bank phishing and credit card phishing scams, you should personally check your statements regularly. Get monthly statements for your financial accounts and check every entry carefully to ensure no fraudulent transactions have been made without your knowledge.

7. Update your browsers to the latest version

Security patches are released in response to the vulnerabilities that phishers and hackers exploit. Don’t ignore messages to update your browsers and download the updates as soon as they’re available.