Abu Dhabi Family Care Authority
Information Security · Awareness programme
PHISHING SIMULATION

This was a test — and you're safe.

Nothing left your account. ADFCA's security team sends simulations like this so everyone gets better at spotting the real thing. Here's what gave this one away.

Only the security team sees this result. It's used for training — never for discipline.

The email you clicked
IT
IT Support Desk
it-support@adfca-gov.ae
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Action required: reset your MFA

Dear colleague, our records show your multi-factor authentication expires today. To avoid losing access to Outlook and Teams, verify your account within 2 hours.

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Verify accountadfca-verify.net/login3

3 signs you can spot next time

  • 1
    A look-alike domain
    adfca-gov.ae swaps the dot for a dash. Real ADFCA mail comes from adfca.gov.ae.
  • 2
    Pressure to act fast
    "Within 2 hours" is there to rush you past your doubts. IT never sets deadlines like this.
  • 3
    A link that doesn't match
    Hover before you click: the button leads to adfca‑verify.net, not an ADFCA site.
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