Security - Example: Phishing attempt 09.02.16

Summary

Examples of common clues in a phishing attempt

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How can I tell if a message is legit?

Image 1: Message

  • Incorrect spelling and grammar
  • URL is not uwplatt.edu
  • Is not signed by the ITS Help Desk or a staff member of ITS

Image 2: The form at the end of the link

  • Does not use the correct name of the ITS Help Desk
  • Is not a uwplatt webpage/uses a general web-design form (Sitey)

And finally.... ITS will never ask for your username and password in an email - or in a link from an email.  Never, ever. SERIOUSLY!

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If you have questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 608.342.1400 or helpdesk@uwplatt.edu.  You may also visit the Help Desk on the first floor of the Karrmann Library.

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Article ID: 11178
Created
Fri 2/23/24 12:12 PM
Modified
Mon 10/14/24 10:45 AM