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?

For more information on training your team to help protect against cyber crime, watch our webinar ‘Beyond Awareness Training: Advanced Tips for Securing Your Humans’, and more on our YouTube Channel.

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