Phishing - Word Drop

______ is a cyber attack that uses fake emails and messages to ______ people into clicking a link, opening an ______ or giving away personal ______.

The attacker sends a message that looks like it comes from a trusted ______ and gives an urgent reason to act. The victim follows a link to a fake ______ and enters details such as usernames, passwords and bank card numbers. The attacker then uses these details to log into accounts, steal money or commit ______ theft.

Warning signs include poor ______ and grammar, an unexpected email address, an odd layout and an empty To field. These emails also use urgency and a ______, such as a button to reset a password. Links often hide a different web address, and offers that look too good to be true usually are. The greeting is often generic, such as Dear Customer rather than your own name.

One related scam is ______, which arrives by SMS text message. Another is ______, which redirects users from a genuine site to a fake one. To stay safe, do not click links or open anything in an unexpected message. Check the address the message came from, hover over links, and only enter details on secure https sites. Never give passwords in a reply, and type the company address yourself. Use ______ so a stolen password is not enough. Report or delete suspicious messages.