Email - How to Report an Email for Phishing
What is a phishing email?
A phishing email is a fraudulent attempt to trick you into revealing sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal data. These emails often look like they come from a legitimate source, such as a bank, a well-known company, or even a co-worker. They might include urgent-sounding language, threats, or enticing offers to get you to click on a link or open an attachment.
How to report a phishing email to Aspire Indiana
To report a suspicious email and help us prevent future attacks, please forward the entire email to:
phishing@aspireindiana.org
Important: Do not simply copy and paste the text of the email. To ensure we have all the necessary information, you must forward the email message. This preserves the original header information, which is crucial for our security team to investigate the source of the email.
What happens after you report a phishing email?
When you forward a suspicious email to phishing@aspireindiana.org, our e-mail security scanner will analyze the message to determine if it is a malicious threat. This helps us:
Identify and block malicious senders.
Prevent other Aspire Indiana users from being targeted.
Update our security protocols to better protect against similar threats in the future.
Your suspicious e-mail forwarding helps us maintain a secure and reliable environment for everyone at Aspire Indiana. Thank you for your cooperation!
If you clicked on a link or provided information
If you believe you have fallen victim to a phishing attack by clicking on a malicious link or providing your credentials, please take the following steps immediately:
Change your password for the account you think may be compromised.
Contact the Aspire Indiana IT Help Desk immediately to report the incident and receive further assistance.