One of the greatest threats facing businesses today is phishing emails. Over 3.4 billion phishing emails hit inboxes every single day. With AI tools making these attacks more sophisticated, understanding how to identify them is critical for your organization’s security.

These attacks remain the top cybersecurity threat because they’re easy to deploy, scalable, and increasingly convincing thanks to AI-generated content.

1. Data Breaches: Exposed sensitive data leading to ransom demands and reputation damage
2. Financial Loss: Direct theft through fraudulent invoices and transactions
3. Malware Infections: System disruption requiring costly recovery
4. Account Compromise: Leading to unauthorized access and further attacks

S – Start With The Subject Line: Watch for unusual formatting or multiple forwards

E – Examine The Email Address: Verify sender authenticity and check for subtle misspellings

C – Consider The Greeting: Question generic or unusual salutations

U – Unpack The Message: Be suspicious of urgent requests or unrealistic offers

R – Review For Errors: Look for grammatical mistakes and misspellings

E – Evaluate Links And Attachments: Before clicking on any links, hover over them to reveal the true address and verify the destination. Do not open attachments from unknown senders.

Adequate protection requires both vigilance and expertise. While employee training is essential, professional monitoring, cybersecurity strategy, and tools that eliminate spam before it even lands in your employee’s inbox are critical. At My Tampa IT, we are a group of technology professionals who are passionate about protecting small and medium-sized businesses from costly cyber threats. Let us show you how we can protect your business – contact us today.