We would like to remind you to remain vigilant when checking emails. Cyber security is frequently in the news and there have been quite a few high-profile ones in recent months impacting large companies, schools and councils.
Phishing is when attackers attempt to trick users into doing 'the wrong thing', such as clicking a bad link that will download malware or direct them to a suspicious website. Attacks can install ransomware, sabotage systems, or steal intellectual property and money.
It can be conducted via a text message, social media, or by phone, but the term 'phishing' is mainly used to describe attacks that arrive by email. These types of emails can reach millions of users directly and hide amongst the huge number of emails that busy users receive.
Multiple instances have been seen in Norfolk schools recently where someone had opened an excel spreadsheet, sent to them via email, and then logged in to a fake website with their email username/password. The subject of the emails related to Purchase Orders.
If something doesn’t feel right, it’s usually because it isn’t! Please think before you click and report anything that you are unsure of.