Living in the digital world, businesses of all sizes need to protect themselves from cybersecurity risks. While hiring an IT support team and updating your software is a significant part of the battle, you must also train your staff to be on the lookout for malicious activity and other electronic threats. Below are a few tips for teaching employees how to safely open e-mails and links.

Avoid E-Mails That Request Personal Information

Many phishing e-mails will attempt to trick you into clicking a link to obtain your personal details. For instance, they may disguise themselves as a bank or website and claim that your payment bounced or may appear to be from a legitimate vendor requesting payment. Remind your employees to avoid these links and never give away sensitive information. This can lead to fraud and malware being installed within the system. 

Be Alert for Fake E-Mail Addresses

When attempting to appear as a legitimate or known business, cyber attackers will create e-mail addresses that are close in spelling to the real company. Therefore, look out for a ".co" instead of a ".com" and other slight errors. Also, review the signature at the bottom of the email. Many companies ask their employees to follow a standard format, perhaps with the business' logo, so if the hacker is pretending to be someone you work with, this information may appear altered in some way. 

Never Download Attachments From an Unknown Sender

While spam filters are designed to filter out unknown senders or potential threats, tell your employees to not click on links or download attachments from an unknown sender. If they worry that the message might be of real significance, they should contact IT support first to make sure the email does not contain any malware.

To safeguard your company from a potential threat, put your trust in the IT support professionals at Intellicom in Kearney, NE. Serving clients throughout Nebraska, their knowledgeable team specializes in cybersecurity, web design, and computer networking. Call (308) 237-0684 today to schedule a consultation with a representative. You can also visit them online for more information about their full range of IT support services.