As we approach the holiday season, it is important to remember to Be Cyber Smart and Think Before You Click.
Bad actors are intensifying their efforts to trick unsuspecting users into scams that can steal your credentials, inject malware onto devices, or obtain credit card information by falsely selling products. Most recently, they have started using the COVID-19 Omnicron variant, and false DUO alerts as a lure to trick you. Higher education institutions are often targeted especially during this time of year when users are focused on finals, projects and holiday shopping and less likely to spot a scam.
Here are some things to consider to navigate the season safely and securely:
1. Think before you click. If an email looks suspicious or an offer looks too good to be true, it probably is. Report suspicious emails as Phishing and delete them.
2. Don't fall for fake delivery notifications or text messages. Learn how to deny a fraudulent Duo approval request if you did not initiate it.
https://wcupaprod.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0011185
3. Be careful about the apps you download and verify that the publisher is trusted.
4. When ordering online, use trusted sites with https:// in the url and also monitor your bank account and card activity.
5. Get more tips from this training video to understand current global cybersecurity threats and how to keep yourself and your organization safe.
https://training.knowbe4.com/modstore/view/c27617f2-191a-429f-9cf1-e186990f844c
6. University Targeted Credential Phishing Campaigns Use COVID-19, Omicron Themes
https://www.proofpoint.com/us/blog/threat-insight/university-targeted-credential-phishing-campaigns-use-covid-19-omicron-themes
If you have any questions, go to https://www.wcupa.edu/servicenow or call the Help Desk at 610-436-3350
