Did we mention K-Staters need to be constantly on guard for protecting yourself against phishing scams? Scammers will target you both personally and professionally. Keep your guard up. Recent attacks include phishing scams for the Equifax settlement claim and the Capital One breach.
Equifax settlement claim
Cybercriminals are trying to trick you into filing an Equifax claim and receiving a $125 payment because your personal data was part of the Equifax data breach. Scammers are sending phishing attacks that appear to come from Equifax, however, when the user clicks the link they are on a fake website that mimics Equifax. This website then attempts to steal your personal information.
Don’t fall for it. Forward this fake email to abuse@ksu.edu.
To file a claim, go the legitimate FTC website and click on the blue “File a Claim” button. The website checks your eligibility for that claim.
Note: Not everyone’s information was compromised. The link to the FTC site is: https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings/refunds/equifax-data-breach-settlement.
Capital One
Cybercriminals are trying to exploit the Capital One breach with a phishing email that is using a Windows security update as the bait. Clicking the link in the email will install a backdoor Trojan.
Do not click on links in an email to install the software. Forward emails such as these to abuse@ksu.edu.
Breaches such as Equifax and Capitol One are prime opportunities for cybercriminals to trick K-Staters into giving up their credentials. Remember: Go to the organization’s website for information on recent breaches.
If you have any questions, contact the IT Help Desk (helpdesk@ksu.edu).
