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What NOT To Do: Phishing & Secure Your Workstation

What TO Do: Phishing & Secure Your Workstation

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Fraud: Send me your available cell phone number

You get an email from your supervisor, dean, or Vice President, and it's urgent and important! But beware - the sender isn't who you think it is. Read on to find out how this scam works and how to avoid falling for it.
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Fraud: Payment received for annual subscription

This is a purchasing scam, that tried to look like a subscription for Geek Squad services. Don't be fooled - these scammers are trying to get your credit card number. Read more to find out how!
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Phishing: Help Desk

Your mailbox storage is at 98%! Just click a link to adjust your storage limit. Be warned: this message did not come from the Marist College Help Desk or anyone in Marist IT. It's an attempt to steal your credentials. Click Read More for additional information and tips for spotting malicious email messages.
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Phishing: Upgrade Your Mailbox

Your mailbox is almost full! Just click a link to request an upgrade. Be warned: this message did not come from the Marist College Help Desk or anyone in Marist IT. It's an attempt to steal your credentials. Click Read More for additional information and tips for spotting malicious email messages.
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Phishing: Our Projections for Year 2022 (dousign)

You have an important document from docusign - enter your information immediately to see it! Beware: this is a phishing attempt. If you click on the link and open the site, it will ask for your login and password, but this isn't a Marist College service - it is an attempt by cyber criminals to steal your password.
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Fraud: Re-issue of support accepted (McAfee)

You McAfee protection has been renewed for three years and the payment has already been made. Are you concerned? You should be! But don't call the number in the email - this is a fraudulent message. Found out why by clicking Read More.
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Phishing: Maintenance status update

Your mailbox storage is almost full! Just click this link to login and adjust and maintain your inbox. Beware: this is a phishing attempt. If you click on the link and open the form, it will ask for your login and password, but this isn't a Marist College service - it is an attempt by cyber criminals to steal your password.
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News: Have a (cyber) safe break!

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Fraud: In_Voice (PayPal)

Invoice scams are common! This time it is a receipt from PayPal for a Cryptocurrency purchase. Don't be fooled: this are cybercriminals trying to steal money from you.
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Fraud: Security Alert (malicious website pop-up)

You see a pop-up saying the website you are visiting is "illegal" and your computer is infected with viruses. Helpfully, the pop-up includes a "scan" button. Don't click it! That will only lead to financial loss. Make sure to click "read more" and find out how this scam works.
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