Spear phishers design fake emails and websites to spoof trusted agencies and organizations. After gaining the target’s trust, attackers trick them into sharing confidential information, clicking links, downloading attachments, or wiring money.
Never respond to email or phone calls requesting verification of username and/or password. If you receive a request for this information, please notify the IT Security Team at abuse@du.edu. Also, please forward suspicious emails, so the team can investigate.