10 common Gmail mistakes that expose you to phishing (and how to avoid them)

Gmail offers solid defenses, but user habits still open doors. Share this list with your team and pair it with Mailqor to prevent costly clicks.

1. Ignoring external sender banners. Train users to pause when Gmail flags an external address, then verify with Mailqor.
2. Skimming past the Mailqor badge. Make "Check the badge" the first step before replying.
3. Trusting display names alone. Expand the header to inspect the domain; homographs abound.
4. Clicking "View document" without hovering links. Compare URLs with the sender domain.
5. Allowing auto-forwarding to personal accounts. Disable unless approved by security.
6. Using one account for everything. Separate admin access from daily browsing.
7. Delaying software updates. Outdated Chrome extensions and browsers weaken defenses.
8. Not reporting suspicious emails. Pin the Mailqor escalation action to make reporting effortless.
9. Approving payments from mobile without context. Require desktop review plus badge confirmation for invoices.
10. Skipping periodic inbox audits. Review filters and delegated access quarterly to catch malicious rules.

Conclusion: habits + tooling keep Gmail safe

When users know the pitfalls and have a trust badge as backup, phishing scams lose their edge.

FAQ

Does Mailqor support mobile?
Mobile support is in development; encourage high-risk actions on desktop until then.

Can we automate reports?
Yes, Mailqor can push suspicious threads to Slack/Teams or ticketing.

What about personal Gmail accounts?
Educate staff on similar habits, but focus controls on corporate domains.