Description
Unsolicited emails from unknown users trying to trick you to obtain your information.
How to Identify a Phishing Email:
Non-Personalized Greetings:
Watch out for generic salutations. Phishing emails often lack personalization.
Errors in Spelling and Grammar: Be alert to mistakes in spelling and grammar. Professional emails usually don't have these errors.
Pressuring Language: Beware of urgent or threatening language demanding immediate action. This is a common tactic in phishing attempts.
Requests for Sensitive Information: Never give out passwords, bank details or other sensitive information in response to an email request.
Suspicious Links or Attachments: Check if the links or attachments match the sender's domain. Phishers often use misleading links that appear legitimate.
Mismatched Email Domains: Verify the sender's email address. It should align with the legitimate organization they claim to represent. A mismatch is a red flag.
Always stay vigilant and think twice before responding to emails that exhibit these warning signs.
Please be aware that no department from MCC will ever send an email asking you for your username or password to "update our records".
Instructions
If you receive something you believe to be suspicious, please click the “report suspicious” button in Outlook or forward to: reportsuspicious@mccneb.edu
Additional Information
If you have additional questions, please submit an IT support request or contact by phone 531-622-2900.