As more and more of our daily lives take place online, it's only natural that we've become more accustomed to sharing personal, sensitive, information online. Email communication is a constant part of our daily communication – and unfortunately is also a common tool used by hackers to attempt to gain access to your sensitive information in a scheme known as phishing.

Smartsheet will never email you to request sensitive data, such as passwords, credit card details, and social security numbers. As you head into a new year resolute with new intentions, we'd like you to add a renewed commitment to online security to your list. Here's some helpful information about phishing – and how to keep yourself safe.