As the leaves change and the semester hits its stride, it’s a prime time to check on your digital defenses. Think of it like a quick tune-up or a flu shot for your devices and accounts. A little vigilance goes a long way in strengthening your defenses against cybercriminals.
Please be aware of a new phishing scam tactic that may make its way into inboxes.
It’s the holiday season, but there are scrooges among us who are trying to ruin this festive time of year with phishing scams.
This week, a chain reaction of phishing attempts targeted official WFU accounts. The phishing emails lured the recipient with an invitation to a “collaboration document” that was very convincingly branded. However, upon closer inspection, the URL was not as expected, nor was the sender’s email address.
Recently, some users fell victim to a phishing scam. They unknowingly provided their passwords and even the Google MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) codes sent to their phones to unauthorized individuals. This serves as a stark reminder of how critical it is to stay vigilant about cybersecurity
Recently, some users fell victim to a phishing scam. They unknowingly provided their passwords and even the Google MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) codes sent to their phones to unauthorized individuals. This serves as a stark reminder of how critical it is to stay vigilant about cybersecurity
Recently, some users fell victim to a phishing scam. They unknowingly provided their passwords and even the Google MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) codes sent to their phones to unauthorized individuals. This serves as a stark reminder of how critical it is to stay vigilant about cybersecurity
As insurers become more educated on what a “secure organization” looks like, they are tightening their requirements that puts the onus on organizations to be more secure.
Fellow Deacs have recently reported receiving phishing emails offering internship opportunities for employment. Additionally, these phishing emails have reached a select portion of Wake Forest affiliated education programs, and even appear to come from a wfu.edu email address.
With “end of summer” and “back-to-school” promotions around the corner, use your best judgment when it comes to clicking promotional links, downloading coupon files, or responding to unsolicited texts or phone calls.