October is National Cyber Security Month OIT and IT providers are launching an awareness campaign to provide tips and resources to help you stay safe online and protect AU resources. Learn More at:

Protecting your computer and data is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Learn More at:

Learn More at: Phishing is the use of and fraudulent web sites to trick people into disclosing personal financial or identity information, such as credit card or Social Security numbers, user names (e.g., NetID), passwords and addresses. Although most "phishes" come as , phishing scams can also come in the form of text messages and phone calls.. Compliments The University System of Georgia – Office of Information Security

For tips on how to protect your personal and financial information visit: KeepITSafe.auburn.edu

Phishing Facts Over 59 million phishing s are sent each day About 1 in 6 are opened In 2006, about 109 million U.S. adults received phishing attacks The average loss per victim in 2006 was $1,244 In 2009 over 20,000 Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, and other service provider, accounts were compromised due to a phishing attack. Figures Courtesy The Washington Post and BBC News Learn More at:

Tips to Protect Yourself Watch out for “phishy” s Don’t click on links within s that ask for your personal information Only open attachments if you’re expecting them and know what they contain Report phishing, whether you’re a victim or not Learn More at: