How to Identify Phishing Emails and Protect Your Webregister Account

🛡️ How to Identify Phishing Emails and Protect Your Webregister Account

Published by: Webregister Solutions Limited
Website: www.webregister.co.ke
Date: Nov 10, 2025

 Introduction

Phishing attacks are one of the biggest digital security threats today. Every year, millions of individuals and businesses lose sensitive data and money to phishing scams.

At Webregister Solutions Limited, we’ve detected several phishing emails pretending to come from our domain, webregister.co.ke. These fake emails aim to trick users into revealing their login credentials or credit card details.

This guide will help you learn how to identify phishing emails, how to check for spoofed senders, and how to protect your Webregister account.

 What Is a Phishing Email?

A phishing email is a fake message sent by cybercriminals pretending to be from trusted companies. Their goal is to trick you into:

• Clicking on malicious links
• Entering your username and password on fake websites
• Providing your credit card or banking details

Phishing attacks can lead to identity theft, data breaches, and financial loss.

 How to Identify a Phishing Email

Here are the top warning signs to help you spot phishing emails:

1. 🚨 Urgent or Threatening Language

Scammers create panic using phrases like:

• “Your account will be deactivated today.”
• “Last reminder: renew your domain now.”
• “Your website has been suspended.”

If an email pressures you to act immediately — pause and verify before clicking anything.

2. 🧑‍💻 Fake Sender Addresses

Always inspect the From address.
Emails from Webregister will only come from @webregister.co.ke.
If the email is from a lookalike address (e.g., support@webregister-ke.com), it’s fake.

3.  Suspicious Links

Hover your mouse over any link before clicking.
If the URL does not start with https://www.webregister.co.ke or https://clients.webregister.co.ke, do not click.
Phishing links often lead to fake login pages that steal your credentials.

4.  Grammar or Formatting Errors

Official messages are professional and consistent.
Emails full of typos, random fonts, or broken logos are major red flags.

5.  Unexpected Attachments

Phishing emails sometimes include fake invoices or domain renewal forms that contain malware.
Never open attachments from suspicious or unknown sources.

🔍 How to Check the Email Header for Spoofing

Even if an email looks legitimate, you can confirm if it’s real by checking its email header — a technical record showing where the message really came from.

Here’s how to do it:

In Gmail:

1. Open the suspicious email.
2. Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner.
3. Select “Show original.”
4. Look for lines like:
   • “Return-Path:” – this should match the sender domain (e.g., @webregister.co.ke).
   • “Received from:” – check if the IP address or domain matches Webregister servers.
   • “SPF” or “DKIM” – these should show “PASS.”

In Outlook:

1. Open the email.
2. Click File → Properties.
3. View the Internet headers section to see the sender’s domain, server path, and authentication status.

 Tip:

If the Return-Path or Received From doesn’t match webregister.co.ke, it’s a spoofed email.
Delete it immediately and report it to our team.

 What To Do If You Receive a Phishing Email

If you suspect a phishing attempt:

1. Do not click or reply.
2. Do not download attachments or follow links.
3. Delete the email immediately.
4. If you entered your details, change your password right away at
   👉 https://clients.webregister.co.ke
5. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for added protection.

Report phishing attempts to our dedicated security team:
📧 security@webregister.co.ke

How Webregister Protects You

At Webregister Solutions Limited, we take your online safety seriously.
Our team continuously monitors for phishing campaigns misusing our brand and actively blocks fake domains impersonating us.

We also maintain a Phishing Alerts Page for verified fake email samples:
🔗 https://www.webregister.co.ke/security/phishing-alerts

 Final Tips to Stay Safe

• Always double-check the sender’s email and domain.
• Verify the source through the email header.
• Bookmark official URLs (like clients.webregister.co.ke) to avoid fake login pages.
• Use strong, unique passwords and enable 2FA.
• Keep your browser and antivirus updated.