Spam, phishing, and other malicious email can cause real harm.
Criminals can use them to gain access to your personal and financial information, as well as sensitive university information and access to CSU Global resources.
What Is Phishing?
The most common technique that hackers and identity thieves use to compromise accounts and install malware is phishing.
Phishing is an email fraud method used by hackers and thieves. The email usually appears to come from a legitimate sender in order to lure unsuspecting recipients into giving their personal, financial, or other sensitive information. The scammers use that information to commit identity theft, gain access to your accounts, and hack your computer.
Always Verify
- Never respond to any suspicious email by clicking on links or filling out forms with personal or financial information.
- If you are unsure as to whether a website is legitimate, confirm it by contacting the company or organization.
- Double check the URLs of websites you visit. Rather than using contact information provided in any email, take a moment and look it up on the company’s website.
- Never provide personal information or information about your company/organization via email, text, or over the phone.
- Don’t open unexpected attachments. Contact the email source to verify the contents.
Action Steps If Compromised
If you receive a suspicious email please forward it to postmaster [at] csuglobal.edu“>postmaster@csuglobal.edu. We are using the information you provide to minimize the current phishing threat.
Past Phishing Alerts
11/28/17 – Email from PayPal referencing CSU Global
- A fake email sent through PayPal claims that those receiving the message have made a $250 payment to CSU Global. This message did not originate from CSU Global, and the university has no connection to the hoax other than being referenced by name in the message. For those affected, please do not click on any links embedded in this email and follow directions on PayPal’s website to help them combat this fraud: Report Suspicious Paypal Email or Website
8/24/17 – Email from PayPal referencing CSU Global
- A fake email sent through PayPal claims that those receiving the message have made a $250 payment to CSU Global. This message did not originate from CSU Global, and the university has no connection to the hoax other than being referenced by name in the message. For those affected, please do not click on any links embedded in this email and follow directions on PayPal’s website to help them combat this fraud: Report Suspicious Paypal Email or Website