Today, phishing and ransomware have become the favorite weapons of cybercriminals. And their main point of entry is often... our mailbox. However, with a few simple reflexes, it's possible to thwart most of these traps. Here are 10 practical tips for spotting attempted e-mail attacks before it's too late. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Always check the sender<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the first reflexes to adopt is to look carefully at the sender's address. Don't rely solely on the name displayed: this is often the decoy. Check the full address: cybercriminals use addresses close to the original (e.g. micros0ft.com instead of microsoft.com). Also beware of free addresses (gmail, yahoo...) for official companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Beware of alarmist or urgent messages<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most attacks play on fear and urgency. If the e-mail asks you to act immediately or risk account blocking, loss of access or a fine, take the time to check the message's veracity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Beware of attachments<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Attachments are classic vectors for ransomware and malware. Never open an unexpected attachment, even if it appears to come from a known contact. Be especially careful with .exe, .zip, .scr files, or Office documents with macros. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Inspect links before clicking<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before clicking on a link, hover your mouse over it to display the actual URL. Check that the domain is that of the official organization. Shortened or slightly modified links should arouse your suspicion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n