Phishing attempts often disguise themselves as legitimate university login portals. Attackers may send emails or texts with urgent messages, like “Your account will be locked” or “Verify your information now,” leading to a fake login page that looks nearly identical to the real one. Before entering your credentials, always look closely at the web address. Official UT systems will use our institution’s domain (such as *.edu) and should show a secure connection (https://). Never log in from an unexpected link in an email or message. Go directly to the university’s official website or the application’s webpage instead. If something feels off, report it to ITS before you click. If it is a communication you can forward, send it to abuse@uthsc.edu, or call the ITS Service Desk at 901.448.2222 for assistance.
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