5 ways to spot a phishing email to help prevent falling victim

kwanjira2
Jul 23
2 min read

Phishing attacks are one of the most common cyber threats today. According to recent data from 2025, phishing attacks continue to be a significant threat, with a consistent increase in frequency. The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) reports that in the first quarter of 2025, there were over 1,003,924 phishing attacks, the highest number since the fourth quarter of 2023.

Phishing attacks are typically used to steal critical information such as passwords, credit card details, or other personal data. Attackers often trick users into clicking on links or opening attachments that may contain malware or direct them to fraudulent websites that impersonate trustworthy organizations. These emails usually appear to come from trusted sources such as banks, companies, or government agencies, tricking the recipient into believing the email is legitimate and encouraging them to click on the link.

To protect yourself from falling victim to phishing email attacks, BMSP has outlined 5 simple methods to help you spot and avoid phishing emails:

Check the sender's email address Verify whether the sender's email is from a trusted source. Phishing emails often use addresses that are very similar to legitimate ones, such as info@bmssp.tech instead of info@bmsp.tech.
Look at the content of the email Phishing emails often have informal language, spelling errors, or unusual phrasing that doesn’t match the tone of emails you normally receive from the organization or service. They may also contain exaggerated claims, like “You’ve won a prize of 50,000 THB! Click here to claim it now!”
Check the links in the email Hover your mouse over the links to view the URL. If the link doesn't match the correct website or seems suspicious, avoid clicking on it. For example, the link may direct you to http://www.information-update.com/logininstead of https://www.information.com/login.
Suspicious attachments If the email contains attachments that you didn’t request, are unfamiliar, or have strange file extensions, avoid opening them as they could contain viruses or malware, such as emails with attachments like Invoice12345.exe or document.pdf.exe.
Request for unnecessary personal information Phishers may impersonate a trusted senior figure in your organization and request sensitive personal information like credit card details, national ID numbers, or passwords. Be cautious about providing such information and always verify the authenticity of the request.

If you're interested in preventing phishing attacks before they happen, BMSP is here to safeguard your organization's security. Contact us for more information about our solutions at marketing@bmsp.tech.

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