Be extra careful when receiving an email from these companies (supposedly)…

According to a report by threat intelligence firm Check Point, the top ten brands impersonated by phishing actors in Q4 2021 are the following: 

1. DHL (related to 23% of all phishing attacks globally)
2. Microsoft (20%)
3. WhatsApp (11%)
4. Google (10%)
5. LinkedIn (8%)
6. Amazon (4%)
7. FedEx (3%)
8. Roblox (3%)
9. Paypal (2%)
10. Apple (2%)

The best way to deal with incoming emails that make bold claims and request immediate action is to be cautious and avoid jumping into immediate action.

Instead, you should open a new browser tab, visit the official website of the alleged sender, confirm the validity of the URL you’re at, and only then log in to your account. If any action is required from you, you’ll see the relevant alerts right there.

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