Use this guide to determine if unwanted emails in your inbox are phishing attacks or spam.
Unwanted advertisements for products or services
Include links to websites offering products or services
Does not typically contain attachments
Want your personal information: credit card number, password, bank account, etc.
Often targeted: Sent to a specific individual or group and contains relevant information.
Include malicious links or attachments to fake websites, malware downloads, or documents.
May appear to be from a person or organization you know in order to gain your trust.
* Some spam emails (2.3%) are also phishing attacks.