Email

We’ve been made aware of ongoing phishing attacks targeting the University of Manchester and other higher education institutions. While there’s no direct indication that Kingston University has been affected, we’ve been advised to remain vigilant.
Please continue to exercise caution when opening emails, especially those from unknown senders or containing unexpected links or attachments. If you receive anything suspicious, report it immediately to the IT Security or abuse mailbox.
Thank you for your cooperation and awareness.

Do’s
• Check for spelling mistakes or unusual senders, as these can indicate phishing.
• Hover over links before clicking to verify their destination.
• Be cautious with attachments, especially if they are unexpected.
• Report suspicious emails immediately to IT Security or the abuse mailbox.
• Verify urgent or unusual requests directly with the sender using known contact details.
• Keep your devices updated and follow good security practices.

Don’ts
• Don’t click on links or open attachments from unknown or unexpected emails.
• Don’t reply to messages asking for passwords or personal information.
• Don’t forward suspicious emails to colleagues , always report them instead.
• Don’t ignore email security warnings such as “Phishing” or “External Sender.”