Practical checks and simple rules—so you don’t get hooked.
Phishing is like a con artist wearing a mail carrier’s uniform—messages look official, but they’re designed to trick you into revealing passwords, credit cards, or personal info. The damage ranges from account loss to identity theft.
Look for misspellings or extra characters (e.g., support@examp1e.com). Expand headers to see the real sender.
Subject lines like “Your account will be closed today” push you to click hastily. Verify directly on the official site instead.
Hover links: if the previewed URL differs from the visible text, it’s likely malicious. Don’t open unknown attachments.
Messages starting with “Dear Customer” and containing errors are common red flags for mass‑sent phishing.
“You’ve won a prize!” is a classic hook. If it sounds unbelievable, it probably is—navigate to the site manually to verify.
Unblockium isn’t antivirus or anti‑phishing, but it hides your real IP—adding a layer of anonymity. If you accidentally click a phishing link, the site won’t see your home IP, reducing direct profiling risk. Combine this with good habits for stronger safety.
Spam is unwanted marketing; phishing impersonates trusted brands to steal credentials or money.
Disconnect, change passwords, enable 2FA, run a malware scan, and contact the service’s support to secure your account.
Use “Report phishing” in your email app, or forward to your provider’s abuse team or national cyber authorities.