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Jessica Odom

Don’t Be Fooled! Don’t Reply to the Phish!

Please remember that the Information Technology department does not know your email password and will never ask for your email password. If you ever get an email asking for any kind of personal information claiming to be from a legitimate source, never reply to the email, not even to say “leave me alone.” Replying with the requested information will lead to your account being mis-used and replying with no information will confirm that your account exists, so other forms of attacks can take place.

Remember: Always confirm with the source on the phone if you ever get an email requesting personal information, passwords, addresses, etc. The phishing email will always look like it is from a legitimate source, like the IT department or your bank, so don’t be fooled!

– Information Technology Security Coordinator

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