Your company is participating in a Cyber Security Education Program.


This Tax Address Phishing Attack included the following social engineering techniques:


  1. A "Lure" email was used to create a pre-text for the actual attack email.
  2. "Tax Forms" subject based on time of year.
  3. From email address using a fake domain which looks governmental (example: "accounts@bcsa-asfc-gc.ca")
  4. Unique email, password, link, ... specific for user to appear legitimate.


How to spot this was a phishing email:


  1. Was this an email you expected to receive? No - Be cautious
  2. Confirm with management or human resources.
  3. Always review sender email and determine if suspicious (example: "bcsa-asfc-gc.ca" not associated with government.)
  4. This email was/may have been filtered and in your junk mail folder.


“An employee is either an asset to your cyber security or a risk.”