Your work IT colleagues probably seem a bit grumpy sometimes, and there’s a reason: They’re always busy working behind the scenes to keep you secure from hackers and other digital threats. You can make them less grumpy (and improve your own online security outside the office too) by following these tips.
Don’t Open Links in Emails That Lead to a Login Screen
It’s pretty common to receive an email with a link or a button that leads to a login screen, but you shouldn’t use them. It’s all too easy for a scammer to create their own fake login screen, email you a convincing looking email with a link, and then steal your password using it.
Instead, if you click on a link that lands you at a login page, close the browser tab or window, open a fresh one, and type in the address for the website yourself (or, if you’re using an app, re-open it). Once you’ve logged in to the right website, you can check your notifications from your account there.