State and federal officials are warning of an increase in cyber threats amid rising conflict in the Middle East. Officials say they expect a spike in phishing attacks and other cyber crimes against public- and private-sector organizations in New Jersey and elsewhere by groups aligned with foreign adversaries of the U.S.
Use our tips below to help evaluate whether a hacker may be trying to trick you into handing over sensitive information.
5 Red Flags of a Scam
If you receive an email or text message with one or more of these red flags, check our list of known scams to determine if it's one we’ve identified. If it’s listed, delete it. If not, report it to support@rowan.edu.
⚠️ If an email is marked [EXTERNAL], take extra precaution. Most scams come from non-Rowan email addresses.
3 Ways to Protect Your Account
No specific threat has been made against N.J. organizations yet, according to the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC), a state agency charged with cybersecurity information sharing and incident reporting. However, NJCCIC expects attacks to intensify in the coming days and weeks.
If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Support Center at 856-256-4400, or submit a ticket in the Rowan Support Portal. You can also get answers to common questions in our Knowledge Base and our chatbot, Ask Susan, at any time.