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  • Use Email Safely

    • Cornell Email Addresses are Being Faked
      Spoofing is when the "from" address is forged by the sender so the message appears to come from someone else. Practice extra caution: Whenever the subject prompts you to act quickly (...
    • Find Out Where an Email Came From (Read Email Headers)
      It is easy to fake what appears in the From or Reply-to line of an email message. Check the message headers to discover the message's real origin. Message headers are the material that comes...
    • Protect Yourself Against a Two-Factor Phishing Attempt
      Fraudulent emails (see how to spot them) are a common way to steal Cornell NetIDs and passwords, and gain access to your private information. Even with two-factor authentication enabled, criminals have found ways to trick users into giving away their login credentials.
    • Spot Fraudulent Emails (Phishing)
      Step One Is Always Confirm the Source If you receive an unexpected message that asks you to take action by clicking a link or to do something unusual like sending a gift card, check the...