Phishing scams are emails or other messages that appear to come from a known sender, but are actually sent by hackers or other dangerous entities. Phishing emails often ask a user to click on a fraudulent link, or request personal information such as a password or banking information.
Phishing scams are increasingly prevalent. Although a number of emails are flagged for phishing by Google, some suspicious messages have the potential to circumvent filters. We have created this page to share with you some of the recent phishing scams currently in circulation.
Recent Phishing Scams
- Be Aware of a New Phishing Email Asking Recipients to Download a Sensitive File
Please be aware of a new phishing scam circulating that may make its way into inboxes. - Protect your Tech: Stay Cyber Smart This Fall
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. - New phishing tactic embeds phony support info within authentic user account alertsPlease be aware of a new phishing scam tactic that may make its way into inboxes.
Do not become a phishing victim:
- Never provide your personal information in response to urgent emails, text messages or phone calls that instruct you to click a link to confirm your payment or enter more information
- View your Wake Forest email in the Gmail web interface or Gmail app on your mobile device to leverage warning banners across suspicious messages.
Learn more!
- Register for a Computer and Information Security Essentials Class on Workday Learning
- Visit Virus and Malware Removal Tools and Tips | AskDeac