Tips for staying safe online

Monday, November 28, 2016

The holidays are a busy time, distracting and hectic. In the world of Internet crime, scammers look for these very opportunities to send out fraudulent emails in the hope of stealing personal information with increased phishing, website hacks and other attempts.

USNH Information Security Services is urging faculty and staff to remain vigilant at work and at home, since more time online means increased risks.

As much as technology has evolved, most scammers still rely on the cheapest method: phishing. Be suspicious of unfamiliar email senders. Never click on links in unfamiliar emails or open attachments you are not expecting.

USNH Information Security Services is here to help with tips to stay safe and information on the best course of action should you fall victim to an Internet crime. 

To report a suspected information security incident, email USNH Information Security Services at it.security@unh.edu

For incident reports requiring immediate attention during regular business hours, call UNH IT’s service desk at 2-4242. After university business hours, call UNH Police’s dispatch at 2-1427. When calling about a time-sensitive incident, please ask the service desk staff or dispatcher to alert the UNH information security officer.

To report a suspect phishing attack, email USNH Information Security Services at phishing.report@unh.edu.

For information on how to stay safe from cyber attacks, visit https://www.unh.edu/it/information-security-services/.