Phishing is a type of fraud in which a hacker attempts to gather personal information or credentials by impersonating a legitimate brand and sending users to a malicious website.
What if the email sender is an "Andelan"?
Never trust any communication, such as texts and emails, based solely on its purported sender. Cybercriminals have many methods of disguise. They understand how to trick their victims into thinking a sender is legitimate when the email comes from a malicious source.
How can I detect phishing communications?
- Take note of the sender's email address and not just the name displayed.
- Hover your cursor over links in the email to determine their real destination.
- Be wary of direct texts from Andela leaders that seek unnecessary urgent attention.
I’ve received a phishing communication. Now what?
- Do not respond to the communication, ideally.
- Do not click on any links or open any attachments.
- Report the incident by submitting a request to the Talent Support team.
- Include a screenshot of the email that you received.