Day 12: Know how to report phishing attempts: *Report to IT or supervisor: Inform your organization's IT department or supervisor *Use reporting tools*: Utilize phishing reporting tools or email addresses (e.g., [email protected]) *Forward to authorities: Report phishing emails to relevant authorities (e.g., Ghana Computer Emergency Response Team, CERT-GC and whichever works in your country of business) Why Reporting Matters Reporting phishing attempts helps: - Prevent further attacks - Protect others - Improve incident response Tip for Day 12 Familiarize yourself with your organization's phishing reporting procedures. Stay tuned for Day 13

Day 11: Regular training helps prevent phishing attacks. Here's how to stay informed: - Take online courses: Learn about phishing tactics and prevention - Conduct phishing simulations: Test your team's awareness with mock attacks - Share resources: Distribute phishing awareness materials and tips Why Training Matters Phishing awareness training helps you and your team: - Recognize phishing attempts - Respond appropriately - Protect sensitive info Tip for Day 11 Schedule regular phishing awareness training for yourself and your team. Stay tuned for Day 12

Day 10: Real-life examples of phishing attacks: - Google Docs phishing scam: Scammers sent emails with a "shared document" link, stealing credentials. - PayPal phishing scam: Emails claimed account suspension, asking users to "verify" info. - Amazon phishing scam: Fake order confirmations with "track package" links led to credential theft. Lessons Learned - Verify sender authenticity - Be cautious of urgent or threatening messages - Never click suspicious links or enter credentials on unknown sites Tip for Day 10 Share these case studies with colleagues or friends to raise awareness. Stay tuned for Day 11

Day 9: Use these tools to protect yourself and your organization: - Email filters: Use spam filters and email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) - Web filters: Block malicious websites and URLs - Antivirus software: Detect and remove malware - Password managers: Generate and store unique, complex passwords Why These Tools Matter These tools help prevent phishing attacks, protecting your data and systems. Tip for Day 9 Regularly update and test your phishing prevention tools. Stay tuned for Day 10

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