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Protect Your Inbox: Top 5 Cyber Threats Facing Churches

Updated: Oct 10

Church Cyber Threats

Your church’s email is often the front door for cyber threats. Knowing the most common risks can help you shut that door before trouble walks in.


  1. Phishing

    Fake messages pretending to be someone you know.

    🚩 Look for: Urgent requests, odd links, sender typos.


  2. Malware

    Harmful software hidden in attachments.

    🚩 Look for: Unexpected PDFs or ZIP files from unknown senders.


  3. Spoofing

    Imitating a trusted email address or domain.

    🚩 Look for: Slightly misspelled addresses or unusual tone.


  4. Ransomware

    Locks your files and demands payment to restore them.

    🚩 Look for: Warnings about encrypted files or ransom notes.


  5. Social Engineering

    Emotional manipulation to trick you into acting quickly.

    🚩 Look for: Messages that pressure you to “help now.”


Stay alert. Verify before you click. Need help protecting your church’s email systems? Visit https://www.gcfa.org/technology-support-services


Download a printable infographic of this information and share it with your church leadership and volunteers.



 
 
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