Informatics Practices
What precautions should be taken by people to avoid phishing?
Computing Safety & Ethics
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To avoid phishing, people should take the following precautions:
- Always check the sender’s email address and look for signs of spoofing.
- Avoid clicking on suspicious links.
- Use Anti-Phishing Software.
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication.
- Ensure websites are secure (https://) before entering personal information.
- Regularly update passwords.
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