Phishing Awareness Training

How Big is the Phishing Threat?

🔴 **91% of cyber attacks** start with a phishing email.
⚠️ **Over 3.4 billion phishing emails** are sent every day.
💰 Businesses lose **$17,700 every minute** due to phishing scams.
📌 In 2023, **phishing was responsible for 36% of all data breaches**.
🔑 **Google blocks 100 million phishing emails daily**, yet thousands still get through.

How to Spot a Phishing Email

🚨 **Urgent Language** – Attackers try to rush you into clicking links.
✖️ **Poor Grammar & Spelling** – Many phishing emails have errors.
🔗 **Fake URLs** – Always hover over links before clicking.
📩 **Unexpected Attachments** – Be cautious of attachments from unknown sources.
🔑 **Requests for Personal Info** – No legitimate company asks for passwords via email.

Can You Spot the Phishing Email?

Swipe through the slideshow and see if you can tell which email is real and which is fake.

Phishing Email Example

Real Email Example

Another Phishing Email Example

Another Real Email Example

What Should You Do?

📢 **Don't Respond** – Never reply to phishing emails.
🚨 **Report It** – Use your email provider's "Report Phishing" option.
🛡️ **Verify the Sender** – Contact the company directly if unsure.
🗑️ **Delete It Immediately** – Don't risk clicking on anything suspicious.