Stay alert to phishing
So many of you are doing a great job at spotting and reporting phishing emails. Remember:
- Phishing emails often look convincing.
- Always check the sender’s address.
- Avoid clicking suspicious links.
- Report unusual emails using the Report Message button in Outlook.
Strengthen passwords and keep them to yourself
2 billion passwords leaked in 2025. Over 7.6 million of them were "123456", and this is guessed by password hacking software in less than 1 second! Find out more about 2025’s most common passwords here.
- Use strong, unique passwords for each account.
- If you suspect that someone knows your password, or you have previously used it on other sites, please change it immediately.
- Never share your university username and password with anyone, and don’t use it on other websites or apps.
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in your important accounts
You already use MFA on your Greenwich account, find out more about this here. Adding MFA to your accounts provides an extra layer of protection. It makes it much harder for attackers to gain access. Don’t forget, you can set up MFA on your personal accounts too, start with your personal email address, it’s a key account to protect.
Treat your phone passcode as if it’s your bank PIN
Your phone is your gateway to everything. Verification emails, bank details and payment methods, it’s all on your phone. If someone gets access, they will be able to bypass other security layers. Make sure your phone passcode stays private, and that it’s long and strong enough. Avoid inputting your code in public and use biometrics where possible.
