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