Cybersecurity tip – Week 4: Phishing
As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month (October), the Information Technology (IT) Services department will offer weekly tips on how to be more secure online.
This week’s tip: How to recognize a phishing email
Cybercrime continues to generate huge profits for criminals, and hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated. If you use the Internet, you are a target of phishing: a form of fraudulent solicitation where scammers send emails cleverly disguised to appear as though they are from trusted brands such as banks, credit card companies, online retailers, or even one of your friends.
Learn how to recognize phishing emails and more by visiting the .
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Do your part; #BeCyberSmart.
