Phish Bowl
CLICK WISELY!
Click only links and files that are expected, and only from people you trust.
There is a reason so many cyber attacks start with a bogus email message. It works. This type of scam is called phishing, and the goal is to get you to click a fraudulent link, open an unsafe file, or give up personal information.
REPORT PHISHING!
By forwarding phishing emails to phishing@harvard.edu.
The information below will teach you how to spot a phony links and phishing scams, as well as how to report a phishing attempt. Falling for the trick can cost you your passwords, bank account information, or personal data.
Report Phishing by forwarding phishing emails to phishing@harvard.edu.
HLS ITS will NEVER send an email asking for your login information/passwords or any other sensitive information.
More on phishing:
- How to recognize phishing email messages, links, or phone calls (Microsoft)
- Recognize fraudulent emails and websites (PayPal)
- Phishing (FTC)
- Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team)