Although phishing is not a new threat to the higher ed community, many schools have experienced an increasing number of targeted phishing attacks over the past several months. These phishing e-mails ask students, faculty, and staff to provide their institutional username and password. Once an account is compromised, it is typically used to send out more spam, which creates a new set of problems for the institution.
Many schools are working to combat these phishing attacks through education and awareness activities over the next few weeks as students return to campus. In an effort to assist institutions, EDUCAUSE has compiled a number of phishing resources that include websites on phishing, quizzes and games, and downloadable materials (e.g., posters, brochures, bookmarks, postcards, and videos). Please share any additional suggested resources with the Security Task Force.
