I received a suspicious email on my school account saying that my Microsoft account might get shut down if I don't verify it by clicking a link they provided. I've never received any prior warnings about this, and the sender's email looks off. Google warns that the link is suspicious, but its address seems correct. What steps can I take to verify if the link is safe and protect my devices and personal data?
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Another step is to look at the email's full header to check if the sender's address has been spoofed. The method to find the header varies based on your email provider, but it's crucial for verifying the source of the email. If you're using Gmail and it flags the email as suspicious, it's a strong sign to be cautious and not trust it right away.
First, you can check the link using a site like VirusTotal to see if it has any reports of being suspicious. Also, try to Google the link itself; sometimes you can find info about it that way. If you can, contact your school's IT department through a different channel to confirm if they sent the email. Just keep in mind that this could be a phishing test or scam.
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