Read carefully: how to spot
Scam emails are increasingly using psychological tricks, such as using near-identical URLs like miсrosoft.com
TL;DR
- Fraudsters use characters from different alphabets (homoglyphs) to create fake URLs and email addresses that look identical to real ones.
- These homoglyph attacks are increasingly popular, with phishing attacks now focusing on links rather than attachments.
- The goal is to create a sense of panic, leading users to click without closely examining the URL.
- Some fonts make it difficult to detect these character substitutions.
- To protect yourself, independently visit genuine websites instead of clicking provided links.
- Keep browsers updated and use two-factor authentication (2FA/MFA).
- If compromised, change passwords immediately and report the attack.