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Email Phishing — Recognition and Response
Identify spoofed senders, malicious attachments, and business email compromise before you click or pay.
Last updated: 2026-07-02
Email phishing in 2026
Phishing emails impersonate banks, payroll departments, shipping carriers, and executives. AI-generated messages are harder to spot but still rely on urgency and fake links.
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Spoofed Email Senders
How scammers fake From addresses and display names.
Malicious Email Attachments
Invoice, receipt, and voicemail attachments that install malware.
Urgent Payment Request Emails
Wire transfer and gift card demands from impersonated executives.
Business Email Compromise (BEC)
How BEC targets payroll, vendors, and real estate closings.
How to Report Phishing Emails
Forward phishing to your provider, employer, and the FTC.