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What NOT To Do: Phishing & Secure Your Workstation

What TO Do: Phishing & Secure Your Workstation

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Phishing: You Just Reveived OneDrive Document.

Wait, what? You "reveived" a OneDrive document? Automated Microsoft notifications don't have typos - this is a phishing attempt! Click Read More to see the email, the phishing site, and get more tips for spotting phishing messages.
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Fraud: Marist College (impersonation)

"Are you free at the moment?" It looks like an simple inquiry from your supervisor, department head, or Dean, but it's not actually anyone you know. This is an impersonation email, and a cyber attacker is trying to dupe you into a fraudulent financial transaction.
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Phishing: Your Update mary.marist@marist.edu

This email claims that your email storage is full, you must click on a link to upgrade it. This is an oldie but goodie - it's been making the rounds for 20 years! Don't get hooked; it's an attempt to steal your Marist credentials.
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News: Windows Updates for Marist Issued Computers

Has your Windows machine prompted you for updates recently? Don't ignore them! Make sure you apply them as soon as you can.
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Phishing: M&T Bank Security Alert

This email is a phishing attempt. It may look like it is from a banking institution, claiming that your bank account has been suspended due to suspicious activity in Zelle. The link in the email goes to a malicious website, meant to steal your personal information.
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Phishing: Recalculation of your tax refund payment

This email claims to be a notification from the IRS informing the recipient that there is additional refund money due. Neat! But don't be fooled - it's just a ruse to steal your personal information. Click Read More for additional comments.
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Fraud: Assessment March 15th

This message is an example of an impersonation attempt. It leverages trust relationships among Marist College community members, creating a sense of urgency and leading to a fraudulent financial transaction.
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News: Beware of Tax Scams

Tax day is coming! Every year, criminals take advantage of this time of year to aggressively target individuals through malicious emails, phone call scams, and tax filing fraud. Click Read More to learn about some common scams.
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Fraud: Very very important

This email is an example of a common extortion (or blackmail) fraud. The criminal tries to convince the recipient that they have incriminating or negative information, unless the person makes a payment by cryptocurrency.
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Phishing: New Meeting Conference Call

This email looks like a Zoom meeting. Watch out! It goes to a very convincing phishing website that is trying to capture your Marist College password.
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