submitted by matthias@augsburg.edu
In case you’ve received an email lately about your Account being suspended, this is the most recent phishing attempt that Augsburg is experiencing. Phishing has been around for many years and still uses the same techniques described on our IT webpage. Given this most recent attempt, it’s a good reminder to look out for the following red flags in emails…
The message has a sense of urgency
The message includes links you are not expecting (don’t click on these)
The email is unexpected or comes from an address that doesn’t match the sender’s name
The message asks you for personal information, such as username, password, or Duo code.
Augsburg will not send you emails asking you to provide account information! If you receive phishing emails, mark them as Spam and/or delete them.
Do not ever share your password with anyone.
Do not ever share a Duo code with anyone.
For more information on combating phishing or for technical assistance, please reach out to the Service Desk or your LFC.