Flashcard 15 - Workplace Documents Flashcard Set for the WorkKeys

a form of email fraud attempting to get personal information from unsuspecting people

Phishing emails often look legitimate and mimic the correspondence of reputable companies. However, they are actually trying to gather personal information that can then be used by criminals to access things like bank accounts. IT departments often send out warnings about not opening an email unless it comes from a contact you know to help avoid opening access to personal information.