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7 Signs That an Email Is a Phish and How to Outsmart It CybersecurityPersonal Identifiable InformationSecurityTech Tip

7 Signs That an Email Is a Phish and How to Outsmart It

“Your Account Has Been Locked” Imagine that you’re catching up on emails when a “urgent” message appears with the subject line below: Subject: Action Required: Your Microsoft 365 Account Has Been Suspended Body Preview: Your Microsoft account has been temporarily locked. To restore access, please verify your credentials immediately by clicking the link below. It looks official, complete with the Microsoft logo, matching colors, and a footer that appears authentic. The message warns that your account will be disabled unless you verify your credentials immediately. There’s a bright blue button that says, “Verify Now,” which feels like the natural next…
Kyla Burdick
November 26, 2025
Before You Click: Recognizing and Preventing Phishing Scams CybersecurityPersonal Identifiable InformationTech TipUncategorized

Before You Click: Recognizing and Preventing Phishing Scams

If you received an email that appeared to be from your bank or a familiar contact, would you immediately recognize if it was fake? Chances are, you might be surprised. Phishing attacks are deceptively simple — yet incredibly effective. Just one convincing message can lead to compromised data, financial loss, or even a ransomware infection. These scams rely on social manipulation to trick individuals into taking harmful actions — like clicking malicious links, downloading infected attachments, or sharing sensitive information. From fake invoices and password reset requests to texts that look like they’re from a legitimate source, phishing continues to…
Kyla Burdick
October 22, 2025