[Faculty] Phishing attempt.

[William Nguyen]

Hi All,

Please be aware of email falsely claiming to be Eugene Olevsky and Ping Lu.
We are get a few more reports of such email.

If you happen to get one of these emails. Please, forward such email to
Fraud Reporting Enterprise Technology Services <fraud at sdsu.edu> then report
to google.com

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You also find more information about phishing prevention on this web site
https://it.sdsu.edu/security/blog/dont-get-hooked.aspx
and after forwarding to fraud at sdsu.edu you can also report to Google by
following the steps listed in this web site
https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8253?hl=en


Phishing

Phishing is the act of sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be an
established enterprise in attempt to scam the user into giving up private
information for identity theft.
What to Look ForHeader

Investigate the header and check who the sender is. Some messages may seem
legitimate but are not.
Links

Links in a phishing email may require you to click on a link to enter some
information that is being asked of you. A good tip is to scroll your cursor
over the link to see where it redirects.
Email Body

The text of the email may contain spelling and grammar errors. The sender
tends to ask for private information and provides a link. The sender tends
to have a sense of urgency and prompts you to provide your information
quickly. For example, they will ask for you to provide your information or
they will cancel your account or membership.
Compare

Compare emails from the same company if you are suspicious of an email and
check for inconsistencies.
How to Deal with Phishing Scams

   - Forward suspicous emails for us to analyze.
   - Delete emails and messages that ask you to confirm or provide personal
   information.
   - Do not reply, click on the links, or provide any sensitive information
   / user credentials.

Protect your email and your private messages

   - Use a strong password. Use uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers,
   and symbols.
   - Change your password frequently.
   - Be aware of using public PCs. Be sure that if you are using a computer
   in a public place that you logout when you are finished.
   - Protect your email address. Be aware of where you display your email.
   - Do not include emails in blog posts or social media posts.
   - Lock up your desktop or laptop and close your email clients when you
   walk away from your desk.
   - Keep your data secure by using encryption and storing encrypted files.

If you believe your system or account has been compromised, please contact
your technical support for assistance.

Contact Email Support <https://it.sdsu.edu/sdsuid/get-help.aspx>

William Nguyen
Operating Systems Analyst
College of Engineering, ENG-301A
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1326
Tel:  619-594-1166
Fax:  619-594-6005
E-mail:  wnguyen at sdsu.edu
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