Red Flags for Cyber Crime

Feb 14, 2025, 9:49 AM

(from 9ine) Primary ways that cyber criminals attack schools are email account compromise, invoice fraud and banking details, phishing and social engineering, and malware and ransomware. Some red flags include:

  • Sender Address Anomalies
  • Unfamiliar or Unexpected Sender
  • Urgency and Pressure
  • Requests for Changes to Payment Details
  • Inconsistencies in Invoices or Documents
  • Changes in Communication Style or Procedure
  • Unsecure or Strange Links and Attachments

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