october is national cyber security month oit and it providers are launching an awareness campaign to...
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October is National Cyber Security Month
OIT and IT providers are launching an awareness campaign to provide tips and resources to help you stay safe online and protect AU resources.
Learn More at:
http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu
Protecting your computer and data is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Learn More at:
http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu
Learn More at:
http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu
Phishing is the use of email and fraudulent web sites to trick people into disclosing personal financial or identity information, such as credit card or Social Security numbers, user names (e.g., NetID), passwords and addresses. Although most "phishes" come as email, phishing scams can also come in the form of text messages and phone calls..
Compliments The University System of Georgia – Office of Information Security
For tips on how to protect your personal
and financial information visit:
KeepITSafe.auburn.edu
Phishing Facts
•Over 59 million phishing e-mails are sent each day
•About 1 in 6 are opened
•In 2006, about 109 million U.S. adults received phishing e-mail attacks
•The average loss per victim in 2006 was $1,244
•In 2009 over 20,000 Hotmail , Gmail , Yahoo, and other service provider, accounts were compromised due to a phishing attack.
Figures Courtesy The Washington Post and BBC News
Learn More at:
http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu
Tips to Protect Yourself
Watch out for “phishy” emails
Don’t click on links within emails that ask for your personal information
Only open email attachments if you’re expecting them and know what they contain
Report phishing, whether you’re a victim or not
Learn More at:
http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu
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