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IT issues phishing advisory 11:32 a.m., Aug. 21, 2006--Information Technology (IT) at UD advises all campus computer users to be alert to phishing attempts that purport to be official e-mail requests. Phishing is a term used by hackers who imitate legitimate companies and organizations in e-mails to entice users to share passwords, Social Security Numbers, credit card or bank account numbers. A phishing e-mail recently sent to many UD students includes the subject line: “Computer went down and we need to update your information on the UD system.” The scam e-mail directs students to reply with their mailing addresses and Social Security Numbers for billing purposes. “This is a scam. Do not reply. Delete the message,” IT-User Services warns on its IT Help Center web site [http://www.udel.edu/help]. The IT Help Center web site also includes the following prominent notice: “You will NEVER be asked to confirm account information online to keep your account active by the University of Delaware or any other legitimate entity.” The Federal Trade Commission warns that victims of phishing can become victims of identity theft and offers tips on how to avoid it at [www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/phishingalrt.htm]. To keep abreast of computer security news and alerts, subscribe to the XML feed of one or more of the computer security e-newsletters listed on UD's “Security News and Alerts” web page at [www.udel.edu/security/secnews.html]. |
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