Each employee has a responsibility to protect data, computers, mobile devices and physical areas. Never leave sensitive reports on your desk for a sustained period of time. Change passwords especially if you shared them with an associate. Think before clicking; the percentage ofÌý phishing URL traffic is over four (4) million per day. Don't take the bait.Ìý
ÌýAsk yourself these questions:ÌýÌý
- Who is this from?Ìý
- Why would that person send this email?Ìý
- Why does the tone not match the sender?Ìý
- Why are there spelling errors?Ìý
- Why do they want me to click on a link?Ìý
- Why would they send me this file?Ìý
When in doubt…Ìý
1.Ìý Stop: Don’t click links or open files
2.Ìý Read: Carefully, look for red flags
3.Ìý Confirm: Call the person sending
4.Ìý Consult: GSU ITS Help DeskÌý
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Tips on Spotting a Phish
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- Verify the email source.
- Look for typos and other errors.
- Check links before clicking on them.
- ITS will never ask you for your password.