Information Technology News

Recent Communications

• IT Critical Processes/Events Submission Form, March 5, 2013
• IT Systems Maintenance Report, February 19, 2013
• How to Update Your Online Directory, January 11, 2013

Tips for Keeping Your Email Account Safe

• Never send your password via email.
• Never respond to a message that looks suspicious or that you are not positive comes from Webster University, even if it’s just to ask if it is legitimate. If you want to know if a message is legitimate, do not respond to the message, forward it to: support@webster.edu
• Read the email carefully. Many phishing attempts are poorly written, containing poor grammar and spelling mistakes.
• Check this website for known phishing scams. If your email looks similar, DO NOT respond.
• Do not click on a link or open an attachment in an email from an unknown source!  Your account can be hijacked or you can get a virus on your computer by clicking on a link or opening an attachment in an email.  If you are even slightly suspicious of the email, DO NOT click on any links or open any attachments.
• Be skeptical.  Don’t be fooled by personalized messages, web pages or images in an email. They are all easily faked.
• Know what messages Webster Information Technology has sent out.  Bookmark this page; Information Technology posts all current communications to the Webster community here.  If you are unsure of a message you receive, check this page. If it is not listed, it is probably not legitimate. Forward suspicious emails to: support@webster.edu