Description of Service:
Phishing attacks use email or malicious websites to collect personal and financial information or infect your computer with malware and viruses. Many times, these attacks begin with a cyber criminal sending a message pretending to be from someone or something you know, e.g. a friend, your bank, PayPal etc.
Spear phishing scams or CEO fraud refer to highly specialized attacks targeting a specific organization. Often times, the cyber criminal will make the scam appear to come from an influential person at that organization. Because people at the organization are familiar with the person and they hold a position of authority, people pay more attention and this is what the sender is taking advantage of. These types of scams have become increasingly popular over the last few years and a wide range of organizations have been targeted.
Phishing and other scams are not limited to just email. They are also prevalent on social networking sites. The same rules apply on social networks: When in doubt, throw it out. This rule applies to links in online ads, status updates, tweets and other posts.
Who can use it:
How do I get it:
- To report a spam or phishing email, click on "Report Issue" button to the right
- Support available Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
How much does it cost?
- There is no cost for technical support.
Additional Information:
- For more information, see IT Security
- Search or browse our online Knowledge Base
- Call the IT Help Desk at (620) 341-5555