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Security Alert: Beware of fraudulent emails for Hurricane Harvey

Date:
2017-08-29 14:05:00
Status:
Closed
Brief Description:
Homeland Security and US-CERT have released an announcement warning of possible email phishing scams related to hurricane Harvey. Please exercise caution when receiving any emails related to the disaster and confirm their authenticity.
Current Status:
N/A
Services Affected:
Not Applicable
Full Description:
Homeland Security and US-CERT have released an announcement warning of possible email phishing scams related to hurricane Harvey. Please exercise caution when receiving any emails related to the disaster and confirm their authenticity.

US-CERT has provided this link for further information and resources for avoiding fraud.
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/08/28/Potential-Hurricane-Harvey-Phishing-Scams

For more information about scams of this type, see "Watch Out for Hurricane Harvey Relief Scams" at https://it.cornell.edu/news/watch-out-hurricane-harvey-relief-scams/20170829