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The message you clicked on was a USSOCOM phishing training email!
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What is Phishing?
Phishing is a technique for attempting to acquire sensitive data, such as bank account numbers, through a fraudulent solicitation in email or on a web site, in which the perpetrator masquerades as a legitimate business or reputable person - CNSSI 4009. Play the video and review the information below to learn how to recognize a phishing email.
How to Recognize Phishing
Common Indicators
While not every phishing attempt looks the same, there are usually some common indicators to look for.
  • Usually involves a generic title when addressing recipient
  • From an unknown or questionable sender
  • Misspelled words throughout the email
  • Sudden sense of urgency
  • Hover over hyperlink to ensure the path of the link goes to a realistic address (subject aligns with domain name IE .mil or .gov)
Examples of Phishing
Click on each of the images below to learn what to look for in a phishing email.

Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Report Phishing
  1. Create a new message, forwarding the phishing e-mail as an attachment to SOCOM_SPAM@socom.mil.
  2. Provide the workstation name, POC phone number, and any actions taken.
  3. After sending the message, delete the original e-mail from the Inbox and the Deleted Items folder.
Additional Training
For more phishing information, visit https://cyber.mil then follow the steps below (you will require your CAC):
  1. Click on the Training link in the top navigation bar.
  2. Select "Training Catalog".
  3. In the "Any Training" search bar, type "Phishing".
  4. Chose "Phishing Awareness".