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  1. www.cyber.gc.ca › en › guidanceDon't take the bait: Recognize and avoid phishing attacks ...

    Phishing is the number one technique cyber criminals use to infiltrate your network to install malware/ ransomware or steal your data. Scammers take advantage of times of crisis, conflicts, or world events (e.g. pandemic, civil unrest), to launch phishing attacks on financial institutions, governments, and critical infrastructure sectors.

  2. www.cisa.gov › sites › defaultCybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 - Phishing Tip Sheet

    Phishing attacks use email or malicious websites to infect your machine with malware and viruses to collect personal and financial information. Cybercriminals attempt to lure users to click on a link or open an attachment that infects their computers, creating vulnerabilities for criminals to use to attack.

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  3. www.getcybersafe.gc.ca › sites › defaultLearn how to handle a phishing scam - Get Cyber Safe

    Phishing is one of the most common cyber scams affecting Canadians at home and at work. Cyber criminals use phishing messages to try and steal sensitive information from people by pretending to be a legitimate sender like their bank or a colleague.

  4. consumer.gov › content › download-these-helpful-handoutsDownload these Helpful Handouts | consumer.gov

    Use these handouts to get people talking about the signs of a scam, what to do when they spot one, and why reporting scams helps you and the people you know. Talking about scams helps everyone – but the scammers. You can make a difference by talking about scams.

  5. microage.ca › kitchener › wp-contentHow to Recognize and Deal with Phishing Scams - Microage Canada

    These phishing emails may include harmful attachments, like PDF or Word documents, which once opened can cause harm to the user’s computer by installing forms of malware, ransomware, or other unsavory software.

  6. www.linkedin.com › advice › 0How to Spot and Avoid Calendar Phishing Scams - LinkedIn

    Oct 18, 2024 · Calendar phishing scams are a growing threat to busy executives who rely on their online calendars to manage their schedules and appointments. These scams involve sending fake or malicious...

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  8. www.getcybersafe.gc.ca › what-phishing-looks-2021What phishing looks like in 2021 - Get Cyber Safe

    Phishers use different schemes to trick you, like sending you suspicious links to reset your streaming password or tricking you into thinking there were issues with your tax return. In 2021, cyber criminals are also exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic.