Ever noticed how some phishing emails seem to know too much about you? I received one last week that started with, ‘Dear Jordan, how’s your cat?’ I mean, it was a good guess since I’ve posted about my cat on social media, but come on! At least try to hide the fact you’re trying to scam me — makes for a good laugh when I’m documenting incident responses, but also a reminder to check our security settings.
But that’s wild! Phishing emails getting creepy personal is a real issue — when I see something that tailored, I always double-check the sender’s email. You’d be surprised how many have weird domains.
It’s true, those overly personal touches can be unsettling; i had one that knew my favorite coffee shop, which made me double-check the sender immediately. I always recommend using something like a password manager to keep track of your logins securely, especially if you’re sharing a lot on social media. Ever had one that was just shockingly accurate?