Learn about social engineering, how to stay safe

Bad actors use social engineering tactics to try and convince their victims to provide sensitive or personal information, such as bank account information, or to persuade their victims into sending them money or other resources. Social engineering can be acted out via email, text messages, and even via face-to-face interactions.

In order to help Ohio University students, faculty, staff and community members learn more about social engineering and how to stay safe, the Ohio University Information Security Office has created a webpage filled with information for all members of the OHIO community. 

You read more about social engineering and what you can do to stay safe here.