Information – Stay Alert – Reduce Phishing Exploitation on NHS.net Connect

18/12/2025 17:30:00 PM

At this time of year, phishing attacks are on the rise. Protect your account and NHS systems by following these simple steps:

• Think before you click: Don’t open suspicious links or attachments.
• Check the sender: Verify email addresses and look for spelling errors or unusual requests.
• Report it: Use the Report Phishing button in Outlook or forward the email as an attachment to spamreports@nhs.net.
• Never share credentials: NHS.net Connect will never ask for your password via email.
• Act fast if compromised: Contact your Local IT Service Desk immediately.

However sophisticated NHS.net Connect security filters are, there will always be ocassions where expected email does not arrive. You can check any emails sent to you that may have been quaratined via the following guidance –  Safe Attachments – NHSmail Support