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RECOGNISING ONLINE THREATS

Find out about some of the most common online threats and how to prevent them.

 * Phishing and identity theft
   
   Identify and protect yourself against fake emails and websites that try to
   steal your credentials.

 * Cryptographic ransomware
   
   Understand the threats around ransomware; what it does, how people get
   infected and the steps you can take to protect your data.

 * Software and file downloads
   
   Information on the possible danger of installing software onto University
   computers and how antivirus can help prevent it.

 * How do I forward full email headers?
   
   Full message headers can help IT Security Team investigate suspicious emails.

 * Extortion emails
   
   Understand how extortion emails work and how to protect yourself.




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