Top 10 Phishing Email Titles in Recent Times
Top 10 Phishing Email Subject Lines
- Availability / Do you have time / Are you currently on campus?
- Password Expired / Account Verification / Microsoft Email Verification
- Your Account Has Been Hacked / You Are Under Surveillance
- Your Mailbox Is Now Full- Act Now!
- Action Required: Prevent Data from Being Leaked
- Payment confirmation / Bank Mobile Token / FPS system transaction notification
- Incorrect Staff Salary Payment Information / Salary Payment Information Discrepancy
- File Sharing Notification – (4) Files Ready for Download
- XXX colleague shared the folder with you
- DHL Shipping Delivery Notification
Common Tips for Spot Phishing:
Be cautious of suspicious links, urgent language, unknown senders, and mismatched emails. Refer to our Online Training Materials for tips. Stay informed about recent scams and prevention by attending our 30-min “Elevate Your Cybersecurity Knowledge with IS Awareness Program” online. Check the next schedule here.
When You Receive it:
Stay calm! NEVER reply to the email or click any hyperlink in the email. Report it to ITSC Service Desk or email infosec@cuhk.edu.hk
You can also check out our Phishing Alert reported by others at ITSC homepage.
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