Information Security

Beware of Phishing Scams

1. DO NOT click on any links or download any attachments in suspicious emails.
2. DO NOT reply to the email or provide your contact information, verify the sender/call the send if necessary.
3. DO NOT deposit any money to bank instructed by the fraudsters.
4. DO NOT purchase iTunes or any other Gifts Cards for the fraudsters and share the codes at the back of the card.
5. If the suspicious message appears to come from a person you know, contact that person via some other means such as text message or phone call to confirm it.
6. Delete the suspicious messages.

Protecting against Phishing Attacks

Phishing Scams Poster

Report to appropriate message – Email: csc@hksyu.edu

1. Thinking twice before clicking
2. Change your password regularly
3. Checking Online Accounts Regularly
4. Email addresses and domain names that don’t match.
5. The message is sent from a public email domain. No legitimate organization will send emails from an address that end “@gmail.com”

1. Regularly change your password.
   – We recommend that you change your password regularly and use a password that is difficult to guess.
2. Create a strong password.
   – Ensure that your password is at least 8 characters long and includes a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using easily guessable information such as birthdays, names, Phone number or other personal information.
3. Avoid password reuse.
   – Ensure that each password you use on different websites or platforms is unique. This practice can prevent the impact on multiple accounts in case of a password leak.
4. Be cautious of phishing emails.
   – Be wary of emails that may attempt to deceive you into providing your password or other personal information.