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title: "How to minimize the risks of phishing scams"
url: https://musatotech.co.za/minimize-risks-phishing-scams/
date: 2017-04-30
modified: 2017-04-30
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author: "Gideon E. M"
description: "How to minimize the risks of phishing scams Employees are often the weakest link in your company's security chain. But with a little knowledge and foresight you can mitigate the..."
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# How to minimize the risks of phishing scams

## How to minimize the risks of phishing scams

Employees are often the weakest link in your company's security chain. But with a little knowledge and foresight you can mitigate the risks. In this video, CIO.com senior writer Sharon Florentine explains the anatomy of a phishing scam and how you and your workers can avoid becoming a victim. [*Video First published on PCWorld*](http://www.pcworld.com/f43d5582-7738-4ccc-9de4-a2171674f72e)