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Security Alerts
*NEW EMAIL THREATS TARGET FACEBOOK USERS! Please click here for more information.
*Phishing Alert 11/05/09: Fraudulent email circulating. Please click here for the latest information regarding this new attack. Do not respond or click on any links. Simply delete the email. Remember--Mason will never request your personal information over email.
Security Awareness
- Securing Your Web Browser
- Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
- Humorous video on Passwords
- Guidelines for creating strong passwords
- Identity Theft—Federal Trade Commission's resource
- What is Mason doing about Spam?
- Virginia Alliance for Secure Computing and Networking (VA SCAN) addresses Commonwealth's Information Technology Security Standard
Phishing Facts #3: Question the Impersonal Email.
When a legitimate company, one in which you are (or should be) a valued customer, contacts you regarding a business matter, be suspicious of the vague salutation. Companies in which you do business should at the very least keep records of your name. Any communication that begins with “Dear Bank of America Customer”, ought to signal caution. Remember…when in doubt to the legitimacy of a request, follow up by using one of two safety protocols: log onto the website directly by typing the main address in your browser or call the company on the phone.
Fight Phishing…Detect and Delete!