Remember these 7 Vital Tips to Beat Phishing Scams

All around the world phishing is a popular form of cybercrime that seems to get more and more advanced every year. However, no matter how intensive it may be it can be beaten, you just need to know the best way to combat it...

-- Always be suspicious of emails asking for personal information. This is especially important when the information is relating to your financing. Most banks would never ask for confidential data via email.

-- A lot of phishers like to scare you into giving them sensitive information. They may threaten to disable your account or stop providing you with services. Rather contact the service directly to confirm that it is indeed real.

-- Watch out for requests that may seem generic. Phishing emails will usually begin with Dear Sir/Madam, to keep the reach broad.

-- Never submit private information on forms in email messages. The criminals who sent the email will be able to track all the information you entered.

-- Never ever click on links in an email unless you are 100% sure that it is authentic. If it is from your bank, etc. rather call them and make sure the email was definitely sent from them. Did you know that there is now a new phishing attack that is basically impossible to detect? Read about it here... Have you been the victim of a phishing scam? Do not hesitate to contact The Computer Guyz on 087 001 0511/2 or email our digital forensics division info@cellularforensics.co.za

-- Make sure you have an effective firewall in place and install a good antivirus software like Bitdefender or Malwarebytes.

As phishing attacks grow in popularity, we need to know how to protect ourselves against potential threats. Don’t get caught – remember these vital tips!