Contents
- 1 What should I do if I am suspicious about an email with an attachment from an unknown source?
- 2 What is the best way to respond to a suspicious email?
- 3 What to do if you get an email from someone you don’t know?
- 4 What to do if you get a suspicious email?
- 5 Is it safe to open an attachment in an email?
- 6 When to delete an attachment from an email?
What should I do if I am suspicious about an email with an attachment from an unknown source?
If you see them, report the message and then delete it. If the answer is “Yes,” contact the company using a phone number or website you know is real. Not the information in the email. Attachments and links can install harmful malware.
What is the best way to respond to a suspicious email?
If you suspect that an email or text message you received is a phishing attempt:
- Do not open it.
- Delete it immediately to prevent yourself from accidentally opening the message in the future.
- Do not download any attachments accompanying the message.
- Never click links that appear in the message.
What if I opened a suspicious attachment?
Unexpected or suspicious email attachments should never be opened. They may execute a disguised program (malware, adware, spyware, virus, etc.) that could damage or steal your data. If in doubt, call the sender to verify.
What to do if you get an email from someone you don’t know?
If you get an email from someone you don’t know, and it doesn’t make sense or is full of spelling and grammar mistakes, your best bet is to delete it. Your bank will never email you to ask for your personal information.
What to do if you get a suspicious email?
If the attachment is from an unknown source or unsolicited email and the email still seems suspicious, use caution and delete it. The University spam prevention software will attempt to strip out malicious attachments from email for you automatically.
How to forward a suspected spam or phishing email?
Click the Open Separate Window icon at the top right corner of the new email message window. The email message opens as its own window within your browser. Organize your browser windows so you can see your list of emails and the new message window.
Is it safe to open an attachment in an email?
The majority of financial institutions or retailers will not send out attachments via email. Do not open any file attachment you were not expecting. If the attachment is from an unknown source or unsolicited email and the email still seems suspicious, use caution and delete it.
When to delete an attachment from an email?
If the attachment is from an unknown source or unsolicited email and the email still seems suspicious, use caution and delete it. The University spam prevention software will attempt to strip out malicious attachments from email for you automatically. I think I clicked a malicious link or file attachment.