Phishing/Spoofing

• Phishing scams often include spoofing methods to lure you in and convince you to fall
for the trap. However, there are significant differences between phishing and spoofing
behind the surface. In one case, malicious software is downloaded into your computer
or network, while in the other, you are tricked into providing critical financial
information to a cyber thief. Phishing is a way of retrieving information, while spoofing
is a method of delivering information. Some examples of this include the email account
upgrading scam, the advance-fee scam, and the communication from HR scam, to
highlight a few. A phishing email account upgrade scam can appear to come from
legitimate email providers such as Microsoft and Google, or it can appear to come from
your company's technology department. An advance-fee scam is a kind of fraud in which
someone contacts you through email and offers you a significant number of money in
return for your bank account information. Not only will you not get a single cent from
this generous prince, but you will also see a large percentage of your money go in the
opposite direction of his generosity. Finally, the HR email scam often includes a
malicious attachment or link that, when opened, will download and install harmful
software on your computer or mobile device, making it impossible to detect.

• In accordance with Senator Manny Villar If you are found guilty of phishing on the
internet or through an instant messaging system, you may face imprisonment for not
less than two (2) years and not more than ten (10) years, a fine of not less than fifty
thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00) but not more than five hundred thousand pesos (Php
500,000.00), or a combination of the two. The court has the authority to impose such
imprisonment and penalties at its discretion.

• I believe I may prevent being a victim of phishing/spoofing scams by being informed and
educated about what phishing is or what it is attacking if I am aware of what phishing is
or what it is attacking. It's something I can simply avoid. When receiving unsolicited
emails, do not open any attachments or click on any links, regardless of whether the
sender is a proven commodity. If you get an unexpected email, proceed cautiously while
opening the attachment and confirming the URL. I believe I will also need to install anti-
virus software on my device in order to prevent similar occurrences.