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- Only open attachments you explicitly requested.
- Check that the From field actually matches the sender.
- Verify all web links before clicking on them.
- If something is in your junk folder, 9 out of 10 times it is junk.
- Be wary of any email that uses threats or intimidation to try to coerce you, even if the sender appears to be someone you know.
- Investigate any and all emails that do not address you by name, especially those that supposedly come from a known sender.
- ALWAYS check with your manager or the IT Team if you are unsure about an email.
- NEVER forward a suspicious email to another member of staff, including members of IT.
As annoying as it may be, it is critical that we all remain suspicious of the messages we receive; hackers and cybercriminals are a toxic combination of relentless and creative, so we must remain guarded at all times.