Phishing Is a Process Problem, Not an Email Problem
Recognize phishing as an initial-access workflow and interrupt it with verification and reporting.
Phishing works when the attacker controls the whole path from urgency to action. Look for the workflow A phishing message often combines trust, timing, and a requested action. The sender may look familiar, the business reason may sound plausible, and the next step may be framed as routine. The danger is the sequence: open, approve, call, download, or log in before you verify. Break channel control Do not verify a suspicious request by replying to the same message, calling the number inside it, or clicking its link. Use a known system, saved contact, company directory, or separate conversation. That removes…
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