Protect Your Business from Email Phishing
Email security and phishing prevention for Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill businesses
Why Phishing Is a Top Risk
Phishing drives most business email compromise (BEC), credential theft, and ransomware. Benchmark Network Solutions blocks attacks with layered email security, user training, and 24/7 monitoring so your team stays safe and productive.
✓ Financial Loss
Wire fraud, invoice scams, and account takeover drain cash fast
✓ Operational Downtime
Compromised accounts halt projects and delay customers
✓ Data Exposure
Stolen credentials expose client and internal data
✓ Compliance Penalties
Breaches trigger legal and regulatory costs
✓ Brand Damage
Incidents erode trust with clients and partners
What is Phishing?
Phishing is an online scam in which criminals send emails that appear to come from legitimate organizations to steal sensitive information such as personal details, bank and credit card numbers, account passwords, and more. These messages typically include a link that looks like it will take you to the company’s real website but instead directs you to a convincing fake site. Any information you enter on that site goes straight to the scammers, who can then use it to access your email, bank accounts, or other personal accounts.
Phishing remains common and effective. Scammers send thousands of these fraudulent emails every day, and they only continue because enough victims fall for them. The term “phishing” is a play on the word fishing: scammers “cast a lure” by sending emails and creating websites that look legitimate, hoping someone will “bite” by providing the information they’re after (like account numbers, usernames, passwords, and credit card details.)
Below is an example of a phishing email. Review it for clues that reveal it’s a scam:
Signs an Email is a Phishing Attempt:
Fake Email Addresses: You might recognize the first part of the email address but the last part (after the “@” symbol) might be off by letter or may include a number in the usual domain. Another sign is the person’s name or company not matching the email address at all.
Suspicious Attachments: Be careful opening any email attachments received from a company that looks suspicious or the reference is unexpected. Best practice is to not open attachments you are not expecting.
Generic Content and Greetings: Cyber criminals will send a large batch of emails. Watch out for general, nonpersonal greetings like “Dear Customer.”
Urgent Wording or Demanding Actions: Cyber criminals try to create a sense of urgency so that you immediately respond without thinking. Examples include “You’ve won! Click here to redeem prize,” or “We have your browser history pay now or we are telling your boss.”
Poor Grammar: Check for misspellings, incorrect grammar, and odd phrasing as it might be deliberate attempt to bypass spam filters.
Suspicious Links: Place your mouse over the links and see if the destination matches where the email implies you will be taken. Any webpage where you enter personal information should have a URL with https://. The “s” stands for secure.
How We Stop Phishing
Advanced Email Filtering
Block spoofed senders, malicious links, and weaponized attachments before they reach users.
SPF, DKIM, DMARC Enforcement
Authenticate domains to cut off impersonation and BEC attempts.
Security Awareness Training
Teach teams to spot and report phishing with short, recurring training.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Require MFA on mail, VPN, and cloud apps so stolen passwords aren’t enough.
24/7 Monitoring & Response
We investigate alerts, quarantine threats, and guide remediation immediately.
Phishing Prevention Best Practices
✓ Hover Before You Click
Inspect all links to ensure they go direct to the site
✓ Verify Requests for Money/Data
Confirm by phone or in person by using a known phone number
✓ Report Suspicious Emails
Forward suspicious activity to IT so they can block attacks or verify an email is safe
✓ Use Unique, Strong Passwords
Paired with MFA for all critical accounts
✓ Keep Software Updated
Patch mail clients, browsers, and AV on a regular basis
Reduce Phishing Risk Before It Becomes a Breach
Schedule a phishing risk assessment to find gaps in email security, user awareness, and incident response.
Email Phishing FAQ
What is email phishing?
A social engineering attack where criminals impersonate trusted senders to steal credentials, money, or data.
Do you serve Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill?
Yes. We provide managed email security and phishing prevention across the Triangle and North Carolina.
Can small businesses afford this?
We size solutions to fit smaller teams, with predictable monthly pricing and quick deployment.