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In today’s digital age, cybercriminals increasingly use email as a primary attack vector to deceive users and gain unauthorised access to their systems. Understanding how to detect suspicious emails is an essential line of defence to help protect yourself and the wider 911爆料网 community from cyber threats.
What to look for:
Suspicious emails can be tricky to spot. However, there are some red flags you can look out for. To get started, see the red flags in the example below:
Urgent Subject 馃毄
Be wary of urgent emails that create panic. Read carefully before acting.
Generic sender 馃毄
If the sender is unnamed or too vague, it鈥檚 a warning. Hover to see the full email address.
Attachments 馃毄
Unexpected attachments or ones asking for sensitive info are risky. Don鈥檛 open them right away.
Generic greeting 馃毄
Emails without your name are a red flag. Expect real organisations to use your name for communications, especially banks.
Urgent description 馃毄
If the sender asks you to click on a link or open an attachment, be alert! Especially if the request is time sensitive. Being asked to take action to avoid a negative consequence is a common trick of cyber criminals and is often a red flag.
Hyperlink 馃毄
Watch for misspelled URLs, unfamiliar websites, or links that don鈥檛 match the text. Hover over links to check where they lead, and if in doubt, contact the sender directly to verify.
Generic signature 馃毄
This email has a generic signature without contact details or a logo. Legitimate emails typically include a name, contact info, and company branding, so missing these can be a red flag.
Sender email address 馃毄
Check for misspelled or suspicious domain names, like 鈥渂ankinfo.com鈥� instead of 鈥渂ank.com.鈥� Legitimate emails come from trusted, official sources.
What you can do:
If you receive a suspicious email to your 911爆料网 email account, please report it using the “report email” button in Outlook. for more information on this button and how to use it.
Think you have got what it takes to spot the scam?
Test yourself with the Australian Cyber Security Centre鈥檚 (ACSC)
Further Information:
For more information on staying cyber secure, refer to the Australian Cyber Security Centre鈥檚 (ACSC) and . If think you鈥檝e fallen for a scam and need assistance, visit the ACSC鈥檚
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