From: University Information and Technology
Dear OSU Students,
The Office of Information Security is committed to protecting the Oregon State University community. Cyber threats are routinely aimed at students. We to inform you about a recent increase in phishing e-mails that target OSU students with fake job offers. These e-mails are initiated by cyber scammers who pretend to be legitimate employers and are designed to trick you into providing your personal information, including your Social Security number, bank account details or passwords.
These e-mails look professional and convincing, but they often have red flags that can help you identify them as fraudulent. For example, they may:
If you receive a suspicious e-mail, you are encouraged to report it to the Office of Information Security using the “Report a Message” feature in Outlook, Outlook Web Access or the Outlook Mobile app. If you would like to ask a question about an e-mail or text you have received, please contact [email protected], and the Security team will respond to assist you.
Respectfully,
David
David McMorries, Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Information Security
Oregon State University | University Information and Technology | 541-737-9561