With the Coronavirus crisis, cyber-attacks have increased. For instance at IÉSEG : more than 5 million emails blocked since the beginning of lockdown, and a detection of identity usurpation attempts have increased 4-fold.

The most effective protection to address these risks is to follow simple rules. Here are some cyber barrier gestures to keep in mind.

 

Be extra vigilant with received e-mails (text messaging and calls too)

There are currently much more phishing attacks, ill-intentioned requests for sensitive information, and malicious attachments.

Remember : Never communicate sensitive information (like passwords) by email or phone

> Find tips to detect a Phishing e-mail

 

Beware of data you send

Even in this unprecedent way of working, IÉSEG is subject to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and in this context:

• Any new processing of personal data must be declared to your manager in order to be documented,
• Never communicate sensitive information (like passwords) by email or phone.

> More information on our IT Charter

 

Your personal computer

If you have to use your personal computer, be sure to :

• Keep your system up-to-date
• Backup your data

 

Notify IT Department as soon as possible

It’s easier to fight at the beginning of an infection than when it has started to spread:

• You have received a suspicious e-mail:
  transfer to abuse@ieseg.fr
• You think you have a security issue (strange e-mail activity, abnormal behavior on your computer):
  submit a ticket on https://support.ieseg.fr or send an email to support@ieseg.fr from your IÉSEG email account

 

Security is Everyone’s Responsibility !