Date:
29 March 2024
Page URL:
https://ntk.eastamb.nhs.uk/news/be-vigilant-increase-in-phishing-emails-prompts-warning.htm?pr=
Over the last few weeks, the IT team have notice an increase in ‘phishing’ emails and are asking staff to remain vigilant.
Phishing emails are sent by fraudsters who masquerade as someone trusted (such as your banks) to gain information from you. This can include bank details, a username or a password.
These emails can look like the real deal, an email you would typically expect to see.
There is currently a known phishing email in circulation. The fraudsters are claiming to be from the ‘ICT Service Desk’ asking you to upgrade your email Outlook.
If you respond to a phishing attempt or click on a link in the email, your accounts could be compromised and the fraudster could use it to send thousands more spam emails to other email users.
Here are some simple measures to make sure you don’t get caught out:
If you have any doubt about an email you have received, please contact the IT Service Desk.
Published 23rd February, 2017