What is Phishing?
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- If you suspect it may be a phishing email, Fredonia ISO can review the message and advise if it is legitimate or not.
- Never respond to any email with confidential information. Fredonia and other legitimate businesses will never ask for this information via email.
- Use your mouse to hover over links in an email. This will show you the actual website you will be directed to if you click on the link. It is always best to type the address yourself into your web browser, rather than clicking a link in an email.
What should I do if I clicked on a link, opened an
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attachment or provided information via a phishing email?
- Contact the Fredonia ITS Service Center immediately at 716-673-3407 / its.servicecenter@fredonia.edu.
- If you entered your password, change it immediately.
- If clicked on the link, but did not enter your password, please check that your computer security or anti virus program is on and up to date.
- Depending on the type of phishing attempt, you may need to check you other online accounts (e.g. financial etc.).
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- Beware of messages that claim your account has been suspended
- Be suspicious of any email containing urgent requests for personal financial information
- Never click on a link in an email. Instead, always type the legitimate Web address of the site you want to reach directly into your Web browser.
- Be suspicious of email messages and other electronic communications from sources you do not know or recognize
- Use the latest versions of your operating system (OS) and applications
- Have the latest security software updates (patches) installed. This includes patches for your OS and applications
- Keep your anti-virus software up to date
- Report any suspicious emails
- Avoid and report phishing emails in Google: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8253?hl=en#zippy=%2Creport-a-phishing-email
Avoid and report phishing emails
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