Phishing emails try to convince you to reveal passwords, authorize a payment, open an attachment or approve a sign-in. They increasingly imitate familiar companies and may appear inside a legitimate conversation.
Check the sender and the request
A familiar display name does not guarantee a genuine sender. Look at the full email address and whether the request matches how that person or organization normally communicates. Be suspicious of unexpected invoices, bank-detail changes and urgent password notices.
Verify links without following them
A visible link label can differ from its destination. Instead of clicking an unexpected sign-in link, open the service directly using a known bookmark or typed address. For payment instructions, confirm using an established phone number—not the one in the email.
Beware of unusual MFA prompts
An unexpected approval request may mean someone knows your password. Deny prompts you did not initiate and report them through your organization's established process.
Help employees respond safely
Make reporting suspicious messages easy and non-punitive. Short practical exercises and clear verification procedures often help more than a complicated policy nobody reads.
Computer Hospital can help
We can review security concerns, account configuration and practical training needs. Read about Microsoft 365 account protection and Cybersecurity services.
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