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What is phishing and how do I protect myself from it?

Phishing is a type of cybersecurity attack that uses email and other forms of electronic communication to get people to reveal sensitive information or to install malicious software on their computers.

Never reveal sensitive information about yourself, your online accounts, or your money to an unsolicited or unfamiliar message sender.

To learn more about phishing, visit Stay Safe From Phishing Scams ↗.

See Recent Examples of Phishing ↗ emails sent to people at Stanford.