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Simple Solution: Do not access websites your PC or Laptop! NEVER share
which are not what they seem, or passwords. NEVER enter your logon
open emails that you are suspicious details into unknown systems or
of. This is how Malware is spread! unfamiliar logon screens without
thinking and checking with IS. NEVER
SHS Approach: Technical tools are in bypass warnings that a website may
place to detect and block Malware. be dangerous! Always take care with
IS deploys software and audit tools emails that are unexpected or have an
to enhance our ability to control “odd” tone. Check the reply to address
Malware.
and check that the URL is actually
Learning: Do not download or install what it appears to be by hovering over
any unauthorised software on company links and email addresses.
devices. Please ask IS for support in Finally, always ask IS if you are
deploying any new software. suspicious or think you may have fallen
into a trap. The faster we can react,
4. Social Engineering the better we can control threats.
Hackers will also try to persuade
others to help gain access to valuable
company information and systems.
The attack may be via a Phishing
email, voice or SMS message.

Simple Solution: If it looks too good to
be true then it probably is too good to
be true.
SHS Approach: We provide automated
tools to filter SPAM and Phishing emails
but inevitably some will get through.
Learning: NEVER allow ANYONE apart
from SHS IS to remotely connect to

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