Beware of Advanced Phishing Attempts

Dear AUP Community,

Cyber threats are evolving, and phishing and spear-phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated.

With the help of AI, hackers are now crafting highly convincing emails and creating fake websites that closely resemble official platforms such as:

• Social Security (Ameli.fr)
• French Official Documents Site (ANTS.gouv.fr)
• Tax Authorities (impots.gouv.fr)
• Other government and financial websites

 These fraudulent attempts often urge recipients to click on links, provide personal or financial information, or log in to fake portals.

Please remember:

  ✅ Never respond to unsolicited emails, text messages, or phone calls requesting sensitive information.

  ✅ Do not click on suspicious links or open unexpected attachments.

  ✅ Verify URLs before entering login credentials—official sites always use secure domains (e.g., *.gouv.fr for government services).

  ✅ Report suspicious emails to IT Support.

Stay vigilant and help protect yourself and the community from cyber threats. If in doubt, always verify directly with the organization in question.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the IT support team at itservicesaup.edu. For emergencies, please call ext. 819 or 696.