
Beware of phishing emails with attachments
Please be aware of phishing emails with password-protected attachments
4 August 202511 September 2023
Guidance and advice for staying safe online
Phishing is when someone intentionally attempts to trick you into disclosing your personal information. They may appear to be contacting you from a legitimate company or they can be trying to impersonate someone you know.
These types of emails are sent to hundreds or thousands of people in one go, in the hopes that someone will take the bait. They are usually generic and non-personal in their greeting.
They can include malicious links, attachments or just request contact either by responding to the email or calling a number. Commonly disclosed information includes:
Junk mail is unsolicited mail that is sent to individuals or businesses without their consent. It can include advertising materials, catalogues, and requests for donations.
Junk emails are usually just a nuisance. If a junk email arrives in your inbox, you can report it as spam and further emails from that sender will automatically be delivered to your junk folder.
If in doubt, get it checked out! Email the information security team: infosec@solent.ac.uk if you have any queries.
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