Cybersecurity Tip of the Week – An Internal Email Isn’t Always a Safe Email

Phishing emails don't always come from strange addresses outside the university. When an attacker compromises a UT account, they can use that trusted address to send convincing messages to others inside the university. Be suspicious of unexpected messages, regardless of who appears to have sent them. An unsolicited mass email offering gaming systems, tools, guitars, or other items for sale should make you stop and question why you received it. While occasional personal use of UT resources is permitted, a university account should not be used to broadly advertise items on behalf of someone you don't know. If a message is unexpected, unusual, or asks you to click a link or sign in, verify it before taking action. Trust the context of the message, not simply the name in the From field.