In the recent few days, many cases of cyber attacks and hacking have come to the fore. Every day cyber frauds are taking place in some or the other area of the country. Many times it is known that hacking has happened through e-mail. Many times people go to fake sites. Many times a link to a spam or fake website is sent in such a message and as soon as people click on it, they are trapped in the web of cyber fraud. In such a situation, it is very important to know how to identify hacking and attacking e-mails and fake website links.
Grammar and spelling mistakes
First of all, before opening any e-mail or website, check the spelling of the text written on it. Words are usually spelled wrong on fake emails and sites. Many times you also get to see the mistake of Grammar.
Don't trust the name
Do not trust the name of the sender of the e-mail. Many times hackers send e-mail in the name of someone you know and you think that your friend sent it and then you open the mail. Open the mail only after checking it completely. Also, check the e-mail address (id).
Wrong URL
This is also a way to identify fake sites and e-mails. Before opening a link in any mail, mouse over it. Now you will see the original URL and hyperlink in the form of a popup.
Personal information
Sometimes e-mails, messages and sites ask for your personal information. In this case, be alert. Do not give your password, personal data, and debit or credit card information under any circumstances.
Do not click on the attachment
Do not click on any attachments quickly. Before opening or downloading an attachment, check the mail ID it has come from. Open the attachment only if you know that e-mail ID, otherwise delete the mail.
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