Windows 10: Is Email Phishing and issue only on local email?

Hiya,

I have Gmail. For some strange reason I use both local Gmail (via the Windows 10 mail app) but more often use the online version of Gmail, which I've dropped into my taskbar.

So when it comes to phishing emails -- are online accounts as vulnerable as local? It just occurred to me that maybe online is safer?

:)

 

phishing email

While there are legitimate emails from the Microsoft account team,
email phishing scams using the Microsoft name are very common so you have to be very careful. A
legitimate email address domain from Microsoft is @accountprotection.microsoft.com.

• Can I trust email from the Microsoft account team?
• What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your Microsoft account
• Watch Out for This Office 365 Phishing Email

This is an example of an older scam:
Ask Leo: Is Windows Live Hotmail about to close my account?

• Report phishing scams
• Submit spam, non-spam, and phishing scam messages to Microsoft
• Avoid and report phishing emails
• FTC Complaint Assistant

 

Phishing email?

No, that's not real. It's a phishing attempt. It's a scam.

Delete that email and please read:

• https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/online-privacy/msname.aspx (especially the part Microsoft does not send unsolicited communication
  about security updates)

• Phishing: What Is It and Other Frequently Asked Questions
• Beware of Phony Emails & Tech Support Scams
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection

 

Phishing Email

Hi,

I have a Lumia 435 phone and I accidentally clicked on a file from a phishing email. The file failed to open. Is this a cause for concern or are windows phones safe from phishing emails.

All comments appreciated

Thanks,

Jeremy