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Beware of IRS-impersonation phishing scams

Exercise caution when handling any email that appears to be from the IRS.
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Learn how to avoid a phishing scam

Scammers are getting smarter. Learn how to identify and avoid phishing attempts with these tips.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dealing with spam at MIT

Learn how the Symantec Messaging Gateway service reduces the amount of spam that arrives in your inbox.