Awareness detail

Phishing Links

Fake links imitate campus portals, banks, delivery pages, or cloud logins to steal credentials.

Campus example

A student receives a message saying their scholarship form expires tonight and must log in through a shortened link.

Warning signs

  • Misspelled domains
  • Shortened or masked links
  • Urgent deadlines
  • Requests for passwords or OTPs

Safe action checklist

  • Preview the URL before opening
  • Type trusted addresses manually
  • Check HTTPS and the real domain
  • Report suspicious links