Test Result
What Just Happened
This was a controlled phishing simulation. The email and link were part of a training exercise, not a real attack. Your system is safe, but this is a serious warning about how easily a real phish can succeed.
Status: No infection occurred – this was only a test.
In a real scenario, clicking that link could have led to credential theft, data loss, or malware installation.
How to Spot Phishing Next Time
- Check the sender. Be wary of unexpected emails, especially from external or misspelled addresses.
- Inspect links before clicking. Hover over links and verify the real destination before you click.
- Watch for urgency and threats. Messages that demand immediate action or use scare tactics are suspicious.
- Look for errors. Poor grammar, odd formatting, or unusual requests can be red flags.
- Never enter credentials from an email link. Instead, navigate directly to the official site in your browser.
What You Should Do Now
- Take a moment to review the suspicious email you clicked and identify the warning signs you missed.
- If you ever click a link and something feels wrong, immediately close the page and contact the Service Desk or Security team.
- When in doubt, report suspicious messages using the phishing-report button in Outlook or forward to the designated abuse mailbox.