Spotting malicious email messages (ITSAP.00.100)

This guidance helps users identify phishing and malicious emails that aim to steal sensitive information or compromise systems.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 20:51 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 20:51 (UTC)
contact_email	opengov-gouvouvert@cse-cst.gc.ca
criticality_level	[]
geographic_scope	[]
open_canada_collection	publication
open_canada_date_published	2026-01-28 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords	{"en": ["Phishing", "Email Security", "Cyber Awareness"], "fr": ["Hameçonnage", "Sécurité des courriels", "Sensibilisation à la cybersécurité"]}
open_canada_subject	["economics_and_industry", "education_and_training", "government_and_politics", "information_and_communications", "science_and_technology"]
sensitivity_level	unrestricted
title_fr	Reconnaître les courriels malveillants
update_frequency	as_needed