Don’t get TRICKED by online scams! Stop by Cook Library TODAY for a TREAT
Stop by the Office of Information Security’s (OIS) table in Cook Library lobby TODAY from noon-2 p.m. for treats. Try an interactive phishing quiz, see how strong your password is, and use a special service see if you have an account that’s been compromised in a data breach.
Use these tips for avoiding the scary scams cybercriminals use to hack your accounts:
Don’t leave “treats” out in the open
- Keep your password private! No one at TU will ever ask you for it. Also, consider changing your password frequently for personal accounts.
- Lock your computer when you’re away from it.
- Keep your computer updated with appropriate anti-virus software.
- Don’t store personally identifiable info (PII) on TU computers.
Don’t get “tricked” by phishing
Phishing emails scam you into providing sensitive info so hackers can use it to access accounts and steal identities or finances. If you’ve received a phishing email in your TU account, forward it to phishing@towson.edu. Phishing red flags include:
- Strange or unfamiliar requests. Hackers can spoof anyone and ask for things that are out of the ordinary, like purchasing gift cards and sending the numbers in an email.
- Spelling mistakes and bad grammar. See real life examples at towson.edu/phishing.
- Threatening tone. Question threats of request of payment, by bitcoin or other method, to clear your name for supposed incidents that never happened.
- Unknown email address. Look closely at the sender’s email-not just the screen name.
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This post was written by Weldon, Jennifer