​​​​​​BTÌìÌÃÌýIT Services work hard to protect the university from cyber attacks, viruses, or any action performed by ill-willed individuals. But the most important actor of IT Security is yourself.
Here is a list of malevolent content you may receive in your Outlook inbox from dubious external sources. Follow our advice and you'll be fine.
Phishing is a type of malicious email where the sender poses as a reputable company. The email sender’s goal is to induce individuals to reveal personal information (think passwords, credit card numbers, etc.).
These emails are sometimes very clever and may look official. Please beÌýcareful:
Ransomware is anotherÌýtype of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
Here is how it works:
ÌýIf you receive one of those emails:
You've received an email saying you won the lottery? Or that a great producer needs money right now but will reward youÌýaÌýhundred-fold if you just give him your credit card number?
These types of scamsÌýare frequent on the internet, and you may get these strangely "good news" in your inbox.Ìý
Don't answer them, just forward the email to helpdeskaup.edu.
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Please check all University Policies and Guidelines for IT to keep aware of IT security and comply with BTÌìÌà rules in terms of Information Technology.
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