MESSAGE FROM SHAKE TECHNOLOGIES
THIS WAS A PHISHING TEST
Clicking an unknown link from a phishing email or text can instantly install malware onto your computer or mobile device. Although it might look and appear legit, if someone is asking you to click a link, download an attachment, or to share some information, please take the time to double-check the sender's details.
- Do you know the sender?
- Is the email address legitimate?
- Have they contacted you using an email you don't recognize?
- Are they making an urgent request or trying to panic you?
- Does the request they're making sound unusual or out of character?
- Is the tone of the email or greeting unfamiliar?
When you click a link:
- Do you know the sender?
- Is the email address legitimate?
- Have they contacted you using an email you don't recognize?
- Are they making an urgent request or trying to panic you?
- Does the request they're making sound unusual or out of character?
- Is the tone of the email or greeting unfamiliar?
When you click a link:
- Malicious software such as ransomware, spyware, and/or a virus can be installed onto your computer or mobile device.
- You might be tricked into typing in your email address and password; thinking it is a legitimate website. Once those credentials are typed in, hackers will instantly have your log-in credentials.
- Remember that phishing is constantly evolving because it’s based on social engineering. Consider reaching out by phone, Slack, or Signal to the sender to verify the authenticity of the email.
Make sure to contact us at help@shaketech.com, if you ever have any doubts about an email or text you received.
The goal of this exercise is to help you understand how easy it is for hackers to trick you into giving personal information/type in an email and password to gain involuntary access to your accounts and information. Please stay informed, and be aware of the tactics hackers use to gain this access and information.