1. If I’d only known then what I know now about phishing…
I got scammed!
I replied to an from “MIT Support Team” asking me to verify my account information.
If I’d only known then what
I know now about phishing…

2. MIT (and legitimate businesses) will NEVER ask for passwords.
Do not reply to any message asking for personal information.

3. Know how to identify a phishing email:
Clues: bad grammar, typos, strange-looking web links.
If the offer sounds too good or strange to be true, it is.

4. DON’T GET “PHISHED”
For more tips on safe practices, go to:
web.mit.edu/security

5. Security Awareness Day!
To learn more about safe computing at MIT, join us for
Security Awareness Day!
Wed, November 5
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Bartos Theater
(E15 Media Lab)