Wednesday, February 3, 2021
°Â³ó²¹³ÙÌý¾±²õÌý³ó²¹±è±è±ð²Ô¾±²Ô²µ? The email below was sent to University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ members this morning. If you have received this email, do not click any links and do not reply.
What should I do if I have received this email? Suspected fraud attempts should be reported to the Security Operations Centre at soc@uwaterloo.ca. Reports of successful fraud should be directed to UW Police Services at uwpolice@uwaterloo.ca.
How do I know if an email I received is a phishing scam?Â
- Hover over links - the real link address will appear at the bottom of your web browser window.
- Look for typos - phishing emails often contain typos and bad grammar. Â
- Verify with the real source - if you receive a suspicious email supposedly sent by your manager or another department, find their actual contact information and reach out to them directly.
Learn more about cyber security best practices:Â /cyber-awareness/
Questions or concerns? Contact the IST Service Desk, helpdesk@uwaterloo.ca or ext. 44357.
