Employees play a crucial role in protecting sensitive company and customer data from potential cyber threats. Use the OrbitalFire ‘GAUGES’ method to detect phishing and social engineering scams:

GRAMMAR

  • Is the grammar, spelling, or punctuation suspicious?
  • Does the email contain errors?
  • Is it formatted normally?

ATTACHMENTS AND LINKS

  • Is there an attachment or link?
  • Do you recognize the attachment file type?
  • Do you regularly use these types of documents?
  • Is the link hidden behind a text label?
  • Does the domain in the link look familiar?
  • Does the link label match the domain?

URGENCY

  • Is the sender demanding that you respond or provide information immediately?
  • Does the email feel threatening?
  • Are these types of urgent requests normal for your role?

GENERIC

  • Is the email addressed to “Sir”, or “User” or another generic label?
  • Does it feel like it’s a mass email?

EXTERNAL SENDER

  • Is the sender someone outside your organization?
  • Do you recognize the sender and their organization?

SENDER’S EMAIL ADDRESS

  • Does the sender look legitimate?
  • Does the sender’s email contain odd characters?
  • Does it match the displayed name?

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