Phishing vs. Spam: What is the difference?

At a glance: What’s the difference between phishing and spam?

Every day, tons of potentially harmful and unsolicited emails are sent to employees and private individuals’ inboxes. But how can you tell which of these emails are dangerous – and which are just annoying ads?

Recognizing potential dangers quickly and acting accordingly actively contributes to strengthening an organization’s security culture – and thus prevents cyberattacks in the long term. Provide your employees with the necessary knowledge and build up your human firewall.

In this info sheet, your employees will learn:

• Whether and how phishing and spam differ from each other
• How to recognize spam and phishing emails
• And how to protect themselves and their organization against potential threats