In recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, the University of Nebraska's Information and Technology Services team is rolling out a comprehensive series of tips and educational courses aimed at helping students, faculty and staff bolster their online security.
The concise 10- to 12-minute courses are part of the “Secure Our World” initiative and available on the Bridge Learning Platform. Enroll in the “Secure Our World” series here. Additionally, Nebraska Today has mirrored course themes in a series of stories published Mondays since Oct. 7. The series concludes today with a focus on how to recognize and report phishing.
How to recognize and report phishing
Phishing occurs when ne’er-do-wells get users to open harmful links, emails or attachments that often request personal information or infect devices. Phishing messages usually come in the form of an email, text, direct message via social media, or phone call. The messages are often designed to look like they come from a trusted person or organization.
If phishing is suspected, users should resist the urge to click links or attachments — many of which seem too good to be true. Instead, report the attempt. Learn more about reporting phishing here.
To dive deeper into the significance of multifactor authentication, enroll in the “Secure Our World” learning series.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, established in 2004, is celebrated each October to advocate for best practices in online safety. The 2024 theme, “Secure Our World,” emphasizes the importance of collective cybersecurity efforts.
For more information on the resources available through the university’s Information Technology Services team, visit the ITS website.
More details at: https://news.unl.edu/article/understanding-phishing-is-key-to-online-safety