The ‘Rookie Mistake’ That Practically Guarantees A Computer Virus, Security Experts Warn

Don’t Click on Links in Suspicious Emails

Fraud messages you receive from senders who are trying to steal your data will often sound urgent. They may pretend that they need some kind of personal information from you, such as your address or passwords. They may also send you a link to click on and ask that you visit their website to provide more information. This will often accompany a threat: if you don’t provide the info, you may be locked out of an account or may not receive a package or gift that is rightfully yours.

Whatever you do, don’t click on links in suspicious emails or text messages.

When you click on the link, it may direct you to a web page that looks legitimate. This may make you feel more comfortable about providing your personal information (remember: don’t do it). But another thing that can happen is the  very act of clicking on the link can download malware or spyware onto your device. These malicious software programs will then get to work stealing your data from right beneath your nose. Be careful with emails from senders that you do not know. Delete and report them and never click on suspicious links.