What to do after replying to a suspicious email or clicking on any links within a suspicious email

Introduction

No one at Texas Tech University or from anywhere else should ask for your password.

Explanation

1) Contact IT Help Central. They will create a request or incident in your name to better secure your account and help prevent further spam and phishing attempts.

2) Review the safe computing practices and tips for identifying scam or phishing emails to help prevent this situation in the future.

Outcome

You are better protected against malware and phishing attacks. IT Help Central will assign a task to system administrators to better secure your account and help prevent further spam and phishing attempts.