We’ve recently become aware of a number of sophisticated scams and fraudulent websites that try to steal your personal data.
Cybercriminals can be very charming and persuasive in order to achieve their aim, and it can be very hard to spot. The BBC recently reported a fraudulent science website that tricks users into sharing university credentials, which can then be used to steal university research papers. Middlesex has now blocked any Sci-Hub website, and we ask students to not access any of these websites.
We want to remind you to be cautious and follow this general guidance below:
Please don’t click or visit any links without checking that it is genuine
Don’t open any attachments if you’re not sure an email or website is legitimate
Never disclose any personal or financial details (including passwords), no member of staff would ask for this information directly
Do not have the same password across other platforms as hackers will then have access to multiple areas
Please change your password if you’re still using your default one or feel your email may have been compromised
Don’t respond to emails you’re not expecting
Don’t click on links in emails you’re not expecting, even from friends or University staff
Student reporting procedure:
If you require further assistance or want to report any concerns or identified issues, please report them through to Unihelp
Beware of new research website scam
Cybercriminals can be very charming and persuasive in order to achieve their aim, and it can be very hard to spot. The BBC recently reported a fraudulent science website that tricks users into sharing university credentials, which can then be used to steal university research papers. Middlesex has now blocked any Sci-Hub website, and we ask students to not access any of these websites.
We want to remind you to be cautious and follow this general guidance below:
Student reporting procedure:
If you require further assistance or want to report any concerns or identified issues, please report them through to Unihelp