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VIDEO: How to Spot a Phishing Email

Posted on November 26, 2012 by willgraver

The University is experiencing a dramatic increase in targeted phishing and spam attacks. Faculty, staff, and students have been receiving emails that are created to look as if they came from University Information Technology, Information Systems Division, the IT Help Desk, or other support locations. The emails look remarkably like valid University communications – using the University logo, department names, and official branding or formatting. Watch the video above to learn how to discern between a phishing email and the real deal.

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