Email security threat
Our email accounts are attacked on a daily basis. Spam, malware, phishing and impersonation emails are sent to all of us, and more than half of all email sent to Flinders is rejected for these reasons. When we open the wrong email, click on the wrong link or open the wrong attachment, we allow malicious people to take over our account or our computer, which can have bad consequences for you, your friends, your colleagues and the University.
As part of our ongoing security focus, we have added new features to our email security platform.
URL protection
URL protection scans links in email to ensure links are safe prior to delivery. When you hover over a link, the attached address will start with: https://protect-au.mimecast.com. This allows our security system (Mimecast) to scan the link. If the linked site is deemed as safe, you will be allowed to continue as normal. If the linked site poses a risk, access will be blocked to ensure the protection of your files and the wider Flinders network.
What is Mimecast?
Mimecast is a cloud-based email security service. Their technology is used for the University's email security features.
Email security training
How it works
When a link is shared in an email, a pop-up window will appear asking you, ‘do you think the link is safe?’ from time to time. You will be asked to review the information provided and click the appropriate answer.
When a link is unsafe
In the case of a link being deemed as unsafe (by Mimecast), you will receive one of two possible responses depending on how you answer the initial question.
When a link is safe
Similarly, in the case of a link being classified as safe, you will receive one of two responses depending on your answer to the initial question.
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