READ: The ‘GAUGES’ Method of Spotting a Phish

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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