Phishing

"Phishing" is a fraudulent activity of sending emails posing as a legitimate person or company in order to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, credit cards, and gift cards . The emails may state your information needs updated or validated and asks that you enter your username and password (and possibly additional personal information). 

Report and forward phishing emails to: abuse@cscc.edu

report phishing

 

If you have fallen victim to phishing:

1. Change your password immediately Change Password

2. If you have reset questions and answers, change them.

3. Report and forward phishing emails to: abuse@cscc.edu Report Phishing Learn how to forward an email

4. If you are unsure that you have been phished, but believe an email might be malicious, report it to the Information Security Office to investigate by sending an email to abuse@cscc.edu

Protecting Yourself from Phishing

Columbus State will never ask...

• you to share your login credentials.
• you to purchase gift cards.

Recognize Red Flags of Phishing

1. Emails flagged [EXTERNAL].  Use caution when opening or responding to outside emails.
2. Deceptive reply to email address.
3. Misspelled websites.
4. Misspelled words or poor grammar.
5. Urgent or sensational offers.
6. Requests for gift cards or promises of free prizes.
7. Requests for personal information or to verify your account.
8. Threats that your account will be suspended.
9. Suspicious links or attachments.

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