The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds you to be aware of phishing emails sent to TU email accounts before, during and after the holiday break. Keep these resources for help with identifying and reporting phishing, especially when going through your inbox upon returning to campus. Watch OTS […]
Tag Archives | phishing
Don’t become a statistic this holiday season: follow these tips to avoid online scams
During the 2017 holiday season, 1 out of every 85 transactions was a fraudulent attempt, according to Experian’s Identity Theft Statistics. The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds the campus to be extra diligent during and immediately after holiday breaks. Scammers take advantage of increased shopping and seasonal distractions to steal […]
Be aware: new phishing technique on the rise
Don’t fall for it! The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) warns about a phishing technique that is being used to target faculty and staff. About the scam Hackers use the name of an upper management TU employee in your department and ask if you’re “available.” Your response confirms […]
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 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for treats. Plus you can try an interactive phishing quiz, and use a special service see if you have an account that’s been compromised in a data breach. OIS offers these tips for avoiding the scary scams […]
If you have a TU email account, you need to read this.
The FBI warns that cybercriminals are targeting local universities and any university employee that has a university-issued email account. About the scams These legit-looking phishing scams attempt to get employees to share their NetID usernames and passwords through a request to update credentials. Once they have your credentials, thieves use them to log into Human Resources systems […]
Phishing Alert- Subject: “URGENT”
Don’t fall for it! The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) warns about a current phishing scam targeting faculty and staff. About the scam This scam falsely claims to be from a TU employee, usually a higher ranking employee, and has a subject line of “URGENT.” The email requests […]
Starting today, a new button in Outlook makes reporting phishing easier than ever
The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) has provided a new option for reporting suspicious and phishing emails from a desktop or laptop. Starting today, you can directly report phishing emails from within the email itself, with just a click of a button. No installation or download is required, and […]
New button in Outlook makes reporting phishing easier than ever
The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) will be providing a new option for reporting suspicious and phishing emails from a desktop or laptop. Starting on Tuesday, September 4, you can directly report phishing emails from within the email itself, with just a click of a button. No installation […]
Here’s how to spot start-of-the-semester phishing scams
The start of the semester, long holiday breaks and tax season are prime time for phishing scams. The flurry of back-to-campus events, assignments and emails can be overwhelming, and the worry of missing something can lead to accidentally clicking through a phishing email. The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) […]
Phishing Alert-Threat of releasing a non-existent video if you don’t pay the scammers
Don’t fall for it! The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services warns about a recent phishing scam targeting students, faculty and staff. About the scam This scam is sent from an email address ending in ‘bol.com.br’ and is written using poor grammar. It threatens that a virus has been installed on your computer, which will release […]
Don’t get scammed this holiday: keep these tips to stay safe online
Scams don’t wait for the holidays, but scammers do take advantage of the increased shopping and distraction when things get busy to take your money and personal information. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) has already experienced an increase in frequency and complexity of scams targeting TU. Starting next week, the number of phishing attacks is expected to […]
Protecting TU online: four ways you can help
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is continually improving cybersecurity at Towson University. Some efforts are behind the scenes, and some depend on active participation from the campus. Here are some ways you can help protect your info and TU data: Store information securely If you are responsible for personally identifiable information (PII), like social […]
Don’t take the bait! Be aware of fake Google emails
The start of the semester is prime time for hackers to send phishing email scams to student email accounts – and you are the University’s best line of defense. The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds students to pay extra close attention when receiving an email that is supposedly […]
Phishing Alert-Subject: ***ATTENTION REQUIRED*** You have an important items to review
Don’t fall for it! The Office of Technology Services warns about a current phishing scam. This scam falsely claims to be from the “Towson University faculty and staff Health Center” and contains a malicious link. While mostly faculty and staff were targeted, students may have received this as well. If you receive this or a […]
Can you recognize phishing? Here’s how to spot start-of-the-semester scams
The start of the semester, long holiday breaks and tax season are prime time for phishing scams. The flurry of back-to-campus events, assignments and emails can be overwhelming, and the worry of missing something can lead to accidentally clicking through a phishing email. The Office of Information Security in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) […]
What you need to know about the WannaCry ransomware attack
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) is aware of a new malicious software program named “WannaCry” that has recently made news through large-scale infections in at least 99 different countries, crippling computers worldwide. What is WannaCry? WannaCry is a type of malicious software known as ransomware, and in this particular case, exploits a flaw in Microsoft […]
Phishing Alert-Subject: Student Health Care Center; Please Read!!
Don’t fall for it! The Office of Technology Services warns about a current phishing scam targeting students. This scam falsely claims to be from the Towson University Health Center and contains a malicious link. If you receive this email in your TU gmail account: do not click on the link or reply forward it to […]
Tax Season is here – and so are the scams. Here’s what you need to know
It’s tax season and with it comes an increase in online scams that attempt to steal tax refunds, bank account information or a person’s identity. The Office of Information Security (OIS) in the Office of Technology Services (OTS) reminds Towson University employees to address all potential phishing emails–especially tax-related emails–with caution. How to recognize common […]
Don’t fall for it: Sensitive info request from another TU office
Read today’s Phish Tank scenario and if you get a similar email, be sure to follow the “what to know” advice. The phish: an email appears to be an official TU email (example: from the Office of the Provost, Office of Human Resources, etc.) asking for some Personally Identifiable Information (PII), for you, your staff […]
Don’t fall for it: Phony login pages
Read today’s Phish Tank scenario and if you get a similar email, be sure to follow the “what to know” advice. The phish: An email appears to be from the IT office or any other TU office that uses single sign-on (the university login process that requires your NetID and password to gain access). There […]
Master Events Calendar
Towerlight Today
Hate Hurts
