A caller claiming to be ‘IT’ asking you to read back a verification code or install remote access software is a vishing attempt. The real Technology Help Desk will never ask for your password over the phone. Hang up and call us back directly.
Working remotely from a local coffee shop this summer? Public Wi-Fi is rarely secure. Connect to the college’s VPN before logging into Canvas, grading systems, or MyNMC.
Keep your out of office reply generic. Don’t share where you’re traveling or who’s covering specific duties—scammers use that info to trick your colleagues into buying gift cards or wiring money.