Don’t get baited: phishing and how to protect yourself

Don’t get baited: phishing and how to protect yourself

DeKALB — Phishing scams are a fairly common security threat; these threats can become serious quickly if not handled appropriately. Learning what phishing is and how to spot it is highly effective for account security. NIU Director of Information Security and Operations Robert Barton described phishing and what attackers may try to obtain from individuals. “Phishing is the attempt by a third party to gain information about you,” Barton said. “It…