 In today's cyber age, there is no shortage of people who are attempting to illegally gain access to important and confidential information. One of the most common techniques used is called fishing. A fishing attempt is typically disguised as an email from a source that you trust. This could be your bank, your insurance company, or even your employer. Often, these emails ask for personal information such as social security or account numbers. You need to be very careful about the messages that you open if they look like they came from somebody you do not know. You need to be very careful about clicking on links and opening attachments that you aren't 100 percent sure that you are supposed to receive. If you suspect that you or someone you know has been involved in a fishing scam, let your chain of command and all relevant parties know immediately. For more tips on how to protect your information, go to navy.mil.