Phishing poses a real threat to Aarhus University
Phishing is a common tactic used by cybercriminals to gain access to important infor-mation, and it poses a real threat to Aarhus University. The university receives thou-sands of phishing emails every day. To make employees more aware of the dangers of phishing, simulated phishing emails are sent out several times a year as a part of internal awareness campaigns.
Learning in focus
The internal campaigns are designed to be educational, so that staff learn how to:
- identify phishing attempts
- report phishing attempts through the correct channels: How to report phishing, spam and false positives
Many cyberattacks begin as phishing attempts
From an information security perspective, people represent the greatest vulnerability in an organisation. That’s why it’s essential to raise awareness of phishing among staff in an organisation like Aarhus University, where the sheer number of students and employees increases the risk of exposure to attacks. For the same reason, it’s important that internal phishing campaigns reach all members of staff.
What can you do?
In our busy everyday lives, it’s easy to take the phishing bait. Phishing emails are getting increasingly sophisticated and difficult to identify. Here are a few tips on how to spot a phishing email:
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- Be careful about clicking on links in unsolicited emails and text messages
- Check the sender’s address
- Hover your cursor over links to see where they really lead
- Never share your passwords
Learn more about phishing: Think before you click and beware of phishing