The document provides guidelines on how to handle phishing emails, advising users not to open attachments or click links, and to forward such emails to spam@uce.gov. It explains phishing as a tactic used by hackers to send fraudulent emails and malware as software designed to access sensitive data. Additionally, it offers training support for employees dealing with phishing threats.

1. IF YOU RECEIVE A PHISHING EMAIL…
DON’T OPEN
attachments.
DON’T CLICK
on any links
or pictures.
FORWARD
the scam to
spam@uce.gov.
DON’T REPLY
to the sender.
DELETE
the email from
your computer.
WHAT IS PHISHING? (phish•ing/fishing/noun)A hacker sends thousands of fraudulent emails,hoping a few will click on attached links,
documents, or pictures.
WHAT IS MALWARE? Any software
that tries to gather your sensitive data
or maliciously gain network access.
Don’t let
PHISHING
EMAILS
PHISHING
EMAILS
hook your
MALWARE CAN BE FOUND IN:
Attachments/links: Innocent-lookingattachments or hyperlinks that, if clicked,download an executable malware file.
Fake webpages: Links direct to a fake webform (such as a bank login) that lookslegitimate, but steals entered information.
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