Incident Response for Phishing

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Incident Response for Phishing

Quick response minimizes damage when phishing succeeds:

Immediate Actions:

  1. Isolate affected systems
  2. Reset compromised credentials
  3. Check for forwarding rules or account changes
  4. Review recent account activity
  5. Scan for malware if attachments were opened
  6. Preserve evidence for investigation

Investigation Steps:

  • Analyze email headers to trace origins
  • Check if other users received similar emails
  • Determine what information was exposed
  • Assess potential lateral movement
  • Review logs for suspicious activity
  • Document findings for improvement