Phishing e-mails are the most common gateway for cyber attacks. Therefore, please observe the following recommendations when dealing with e-mails:
Check incoming e-mails for authenticity:
If possible, do not use e-mail to share documents or similar with other people. Use alternatives such as Seafile. Especially when communicating with external persons!
Forwarding work emails or connecting the university mailbox to the private email account is not permitted in accordance with point 10 of the IT policy. If you have set up such forwarding, please delete it immediately.
The use of e-mail collection services is also not permitted.
Avoid using the new Outlook (Outlook new) on your computer. The use of the Outlook app on mobile devices is also not permitted. More detailed information can be found here:
Permitted e-mail clients
Check whether you have selected the correct e-mail distribution list. This will prevent sensitive content from being forwarded to the wrong group of people. The RZ offers tools to help you find the right e-mail distribution list.
Always keep the number of recipients as small as possible.
Tidy up your email inboxes and delete outdated or no longer needed emails:
If you have fallen for a phishing attempt or notice unusual activity in your mailbox, always contact sicherheitsvorfall(at)hochschule-trier.de immediately.
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