Welcome to PHISHING Essentials
Phishing attacks, including emails, text, messages, and even phone calls, are one of the biggest cyber threats to this campus. One of the best defenses is your vigilance.
The video on the right will introduce you to what fishing is and how to spot it, and the tips below should become part of your daily routine.
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Phishing is still one of the top cyber threats for every university, and one of the best defenses is your vigilance. These tips will help.
Slow down, be cautious, think before you click or respond.
Always think about the context. Is what they're asking you for or asking you to do sound right?
If you suspect the email is phishy, use the phish report button in your email to let us know.
Don't be fooled just because the sender seems to know you or this campus. Remember, it's all about the context.
Report any suspicious emails to security@udublin.edu.
Remember fishing attacks are not just emails. They can be text messages and even phone calls too.
If in doubt, or if you think it might be genuine, check first with the sender using some other means or channel.
Be especially vigilant for emails that ask you to share or reset a password.
Don't be rushed by a sense of urgency, or even a veiled threat.
Don't open any attachments to an email, unless you're expecting it and you know the person sending it.
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Check out this short video that explains some of the most common techniques used by cooks to try to phish you, and how you can spot them.
Need to report a phishing email?
Your feedback is essential. If you come across something that you think might be phishy, especially an email or text message, let us know. Or ask us first.
