Phishing
Staying Off the Hook
Phishing stands as the most prevalent form of social engineering — a sophisticated tactic in which a threat actor fabricates a compelling narrative to manipulate you into performing actions on their behalf or disclosing private information.
This deceptive technique primarily occurs via email but can also manifest through text (smishing) or phone calls (vishing).
How You Can Stay Vigilant
- Verify the sender’s identity.
- Exercise caution with links and attachments.
- If the email raises suspicion, utilize the “Report” button in Outlook or forward it to infosec@uc.edu for further review.
For any Cyber Security questions, please visit the Office of Information Security or email us at infosec@uc.edu.
Need IT Help?
- Get how-to instructions in the IT Knowledge Base.
- Submit a ticket.
- Or, call the IT Service Desk.
- From a personal phone, dial 513-556-HELP (4357) or 866-397-3382; select option 2.
- From a university phone on campus, dial 6-HELP (4357); select option 2.
- From a personal phone, dial 513-556-HELP (4357) or 866-397-3382; select option 2.