phishing
Beware of phishing scams related to the coronavirus
Exercise caution when handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink. Be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to the virus.
Learn how to avoid a phishing scam, including this current one
Scammers are getting smarter. Learn how to identify and avoid phishing attempts with these tips.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM): Five ways to be more cybersecure
Everyone at MIT should do these things to secure their digital devices and information.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM): Protect yourself
Even computers that don’t appear to have any valuable information can be attractive targets for attacks. Take steps to protect yourself.
What you should know about “Spear-Phishing” scams
Beware of spear-phishing scams, which use personal information to try and trick you into providing confidential data or transferring funds.
Dealing with spam at MIT
Learn how the Symantec Messaging Gateway service reduces the amount of spam that arrives in your inbox.