Archive for December 2014

Can you spot the phishing scams and stay safe online this holiday season?

by Neal Fisch in awareness, counterfeit websites, data security, faculty, holiday scams, holiday shopping, personal security, phishing scams, security, social networking, staff, students, tips 0

For many people, the holidays means a dramatic spike in email traffic. There is more communication between family and friends, more solicitations from retailers pitching holiday bargains, and more online shopping confirmations and shipping notifications. It’s also a time of year when cyber-criminals try to take advantage of the overwhelming volume of email communications to catch unwitting victims off guard with phishing scams. Hopefully you would be able to spot a fake malicious email and avoid getting compromised, but don’t be too sure. For additional information on how to stay safe please read on.

Don't be Duped by Internet Fraud

by Neal Fisch in awareness, counterfeit websites, data security, email, faculty, personal security, phishing scams, security, social networking, spear phishing attack, staff, students, tips 0

We all get offers that seem too good to be true. Whether they come by email or appear on web sites, they are often clever schemes designed to dupe the gullible. Don't be tricked by Internet Fraud. For more information see http://www.lookstoogoodtobetrue.com.