1. 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: http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu

2. Protecting your computer and data is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Learn More at: http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu

3. Learn More at: http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu Phishing is the use of email 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 email, phishing scams can also come in the form of text messages and phone calls.. Compliments The University System of Georgia – Office of Information Security

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

5. Phishing Facts Over 59 million phishing e-mails are sent each day About 1 in 6 are opened In 2006, about 109 million U.S. adults received phishing e-mail 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: http://KeepITSafe.auburn.edu

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