Spammers and phishers are getting better every day at making their messages look authentic. They often ask for information such as usernames, passwords, social security numbers and other sensitive information.

Never respond to any email with confidential information. UH and other legitimate businesses will never ask for this information via email.

Current Phishing Scams

• UH.Net Security Update
• UH Security Update now
• Security Upgrade Alert
• Update Your Email Account
• Re-Validate Your Mailbox
• Deactivation of your Email Address
• Email List -- Requires Confirmation

If you have responded to any of these emails or ones like these, please contact UIT Security immediately at security@uh.edu or via phone at 832-842-4695.

How to Protect Yourself

Here are some best practices that will help protect you and your computers:

• Beware of messages that claim your account has been suspended.
• Be suspicious of any email with urgent requests for personal financial information.
• Never click on a link in an email. Instead, always type the legitimate Web address of the site you want to reach directly into your Web browser.
• Be suspicious of email messages and other electronic communications from sources you do not know or recognize
• Use the latest versions of your operating system (OS) and applications.
• Have the latest security software updates (patches) installed. This includes patches for your OS and applications.
• Keep your anti-virus software up to date.
• Report any suspicious emails

For your convenience, download our "Don't get hooked by Phishing email" handout.

Again, if you have any questions in regards to possible spam or phishing scames, please contact UIT Security at security@uh.edu or via phone at 832-842-4695.