What is phishing and how do I recognise it?

Understanding Phishing

Phishing attacks impersonate banks, government agencies, or employers to steal your password or money.

Warning Signs

1. Suspicious sender email address (not the official domain)
2. Urgency and threats: "Your account closes in 24 hours!"
3. Generic greeting: "Dear Customer" instead of your name
4. Hover over links before clicking to see the real URL
5. Unexpected attachments

If You Spot Phishing

• Do not click links or open attachments
• Report to your school IT coordinator
• If you accidentally clicked: change passwords immediately