You clicked a potentially dangerous link in a Widener phishing test!

Widener University tests the security of LIS services. As part of these tests, the Widener ITS launched a simulated phishing attack against Widener email accounts.

Real phishing attacks on Widener use Widener Inside Track branding and PRIDE terminology to trick Widener employees into potentially compromising the security of Widener accounts, devices, and networks. This phishing test is designed to determine how vulnerable our users are to this prevalent and significant threat.

In a real phishing scam, clicking that link could have led to the compromise of

• your account,
• your device, and
• the Widener network.

Remember, never click unverified links in emails. Also, no legitimate organization will ever ask you for your credentials or personal information through email.

Phishing scams use links to malicious Web pages to

• infect your computer to steal your University or private information or take control of your computer, or
• lead you to fake Web pages to trick you into surrendering your account information.

If you encounter a suspicious email, report it to ITS immediately.

If you have questions about phishing and other ways hackers use email, computers, and networks to try to steal your personal information, contact your campus ITS staff or contact the IT Support Center.
The following links will help you educate yourself about phishing threats and best practices for avoiding them.

Review related resources

Use the following links to get more information about phishing attacks and how to identify and avoid them.

• The Social Engineering module in Secure training
•  Avoid phishing scams page and Secure Threat Alerts on phishing scams
• US Department of Justice’s OnGuard Online Phishing information.

If you require further assistance with the instructions or information on this page, contact the ITS Support Center Link opens in a new window.