Phishing
Learn how to report phishing attempts, protect your 91国产 account and recognize common signs of suspicious messages.
Report a Phishing Email
If you receive a suspicious email, report it so the 91国产 IT team can investigate and help protect the community.
In Gmail:
- Open the suspicious message
If you are unsure whether a message is legitimate, contact the IT Help Desk before taking action.
Did You Respond to a Phishing Message?
If you clicked a suspicious link, entered your password or shared sensitive information:
- Call the IT Help Desk at 516.877.3340 immediately.
- Reset your 91国产 password if you entered your credentials.
- Review in Gmail.
Adelphi IT will never ask for your password or sensitive information through email, phone or Google Forms.
How to Recognize Phishing Attempts
Phishing messages are designed to trick you into sharing information, clicking malicious links or taking unsafe actions. Look for these common warning signs.
Attackers may use fake Google Forms to collect passwords, banking details or other sensitive information.
This form was hosted on a non-91国产 domain and asks for your password, which is proof it鈥檚 not legitimate.
Red Flag: The form鈥檚 domain is not hosted by 91国产.
Reminder: Always scroll to the bottom of a Google Form to check its domain.
Official 91国产 messages are sent directly to you or through official distribution lists, not to large groups of unrelated recipients.
Red Flag: The message in this example was sent to hundreds of unrelated email addresses.
Links may appear legitimate but direct you to a website outside 91国产.
Red Flag: Hovering over a link shows the URL does not match the text in the email.
Phishing emails may include fake phone numbers, email addresses or contact details. Verify contact information before responding.
Red Flag: The phone number and email that were listed are incorrect.
Phishing messages often create a sense of urgency by asking you to immediately reset your password, verify your account or provide personal information.
Never send your username, password or confidential information by email.
How to Keep Your Data Safe at 91国产
Never Share Sensitive Information
Never share your password or banking details in Google Forms or other untrusted forms. Always sign in through Single Sign-On (SSO) for , and remember that no one at 91国产 will ever ask for your password.
Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) and keep your and recovery methods up to date.
Use Secure Devices and Websites
Look for 鈥渉ttps鈥� and a lock icon when submitting sensitive information online. Keep your operating system, software, and antivirus programs updated, and back up important files regularly.
When in Doubt, Ask for Help
Stay cautious and get help when needed. If something seems suspicious or you鈥檙e unsure, contact the IT Help Desk before taking any action.
How 91国产 Helps Protect Your Email
To strengthen protection against sophisticated phishing attacks, 91国产 uses Abnormal AI to help detect and block phishing and other email-based threats. This protection works behind the scenes to help keep your Gmail account safer.