Suspicious Email

• Phishing email messages are sent by hackers with the malicious intention of stealing your account credentials/ personal information. In some cases, messages appear as if they were sent from a colleague or friend or from IT. Responding to such emails by sending your username and password or clicking links sent in such emails could result in identity theft and/ or put you and the institution at risk.
• If you receive email messages requesting personal information, please DO NOT RESPOND TO THE EMAIL AND THEN DELETE THE MESSAGE!
• If you are unsure and would like someone from IT to look over the email, please forward it to itsupport@bridgew.edu or follow the procedures here for reporting the phishing message: Report Phishing

What to do if you did respond to a suspicious email

• If you did respond by sending or submitting your account password, CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD IMMEDIATELY!
• To change your BSU password, go to https://services.bridgew.edu/passwordreset/ and follow the instructions provided.

Additional Resources:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Top Ten Tips
• Recent Scams

Also, if you are experiencing any performance issues or strange behavior on your BSU Computer please contact IT Support immediately to have a technician assess your computer.