Computer & Network Services

Don’t Take the Bait

Phishing - Phishing is an attempt, usually made through email, to steal your personal information.

Malware - Short for "malicious software," malware is designed to do damage or other unwanted actions to your computer. Common examples of malware include viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware.

Don't Get Phished!

CNS has put together this list of off-campus links to help educate about the dangers of phishing and identity theft.  We hope they will be educational.

10 Tips for Spotting a Phishing Email

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-tips-for-spotting-a-phishing-email

Tech-support scammers are having good luck reaching young victims with pop-up ads

http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-support-scam-microsoft-says-young-are-far-more-likely-to-be-victims/?loc=newsletter_small_thumb&ftag=TRE17cfd61&bhid=23018569186730211106769854598985

Informative Links

Ten Little Things to Secure Your Online Presence - http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/ten-little-things-to-secure-your-online-presence/9901

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