These are the kinds of emails attackers send to lure victims to phishing pages. Study the red flags.
From: security-noreply@g00gle-accounts.com Subject: Your Google Account has been compromised Dear User, We detected suspicious sign-in activity on your account. Please verify your identity immediately to avoid account suspension. Click here to verify: http://localhost:8095/fake-google Red flags: - Sender domain: g00gle-accounts.com (not google.com) - Urgency language: "immediately", "suspension" - Generic greeting: "Dear User" - Hover the link — URL doesn't match what it claims
From: it-helpdesk@corp-internal.net Subject: ACTION REQUIRED: Reset your password within 24 hours Hi [Employee], Our IT security system has flagged your account for a mandatory password reset due to a recent data breach. Reset now: http://localhost:8095/fake-microsoft Failure to reset within 24 hours will result in account lockout. IT Helpdesk Corp Internal
From: alerts@secure-bankofamerica.net Subject: Unusual Transaction Detected — Verify Now We noticed an unusual transaction of $2,847.00 on your account. If this was not you, please verify immediately: http://localhost:8095/fake-bank Red flags: - Domain: secure-bankofamerica.net (not bankofamerica.com) - Creates panic with a large fake transaction amount - No personalization (no name, no last 4 digits of card)