n the New York Times’s case, a worker in India opened an email attachment, handing over vital passwords - in the case of home users, the same mistake can lead to identity theft, or even worse.
During 2012, one in 191 emails were phishing emails, according to Norton’s 2013 Cybercrime Report - and the UK is the third most-popular destination for phishing attacks worldwide.
Last year, there was a 42% rise in attacks which targeted companies, and those sort of “spear phishing” attacks can often look highly professional.
Thankfully, there are some telltale signs that can help you avoid that fatal click - even if you’re up against a skilled “pro” who is determined to get inside your company network.
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