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How to identify phishing? A complete guide for everyone

Damian Banat, PhD
Damian Banat, PhD·Co-founder of StartCyber & Lead Auditor
Best practices·July 25, 2026·1 min read

Phishing is one of the most popular methods for cybercriminals to extract sensitive data. It usually involves impersonating well-known institutions such as banks, couriers, or tax offices.

What to pay attention to?

Pay attention to the sender's address, spelling errors in the text, and suspicious links leading to fake payment forms. Always verify URLs before logging in!


Damian Banat, PhD
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Damian Banat, PhD

Co-founder of StartCyber & Lead Auditor

Inżynier, podwójny magister (Politechnika Łódzka oraz SGH), absolwent prestiżowych studiów MBA na INSEEC w Paryżu, posiadający doktorat z zakresu transformacji cyfrowej. Specjalizuje się we wdrażaniu procesów bezpieczeństwa informacji w organizacjach.

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