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Online Safety

Were you compromised?

If you suspect that you've been duped into sharing personal or confidential information with a bad actor, then please reach out to Public Safety right away to report your concerns. 

It's also recommended to contact local law enforcement if any sensitive personal information was shared with this bad actor.

We’ve seen a recent rise in phishing attempts targeting students through fake jobs or research opportunities that try to steal your money and personal information. Sometimes they pretend to be your professor. To protect yourself, please remember these tips:

  • All legitimate job opportunities for RCBC students will be posted in Handshake, which can be accessed via your Handshake tile in BaronOne. You can find additional information on RCBC-verified career opportunities on the Career Preparation and Experiential Learning website.
  • Remember to always be cautious and skeptical of unexpected emails promising opportunities. Always go through official channels, such as Handshake, to seek RCBC-verified career opportunities.

Here is an example of a real-world phishing attempt sent to RCBC students.

Screenshot of phishing email example highlighting suspicious email address and mismatching name information

There are a few key signs that this is a phishing attempt and not a legitimate email opportunity. You’ll notice:

  • The email address this message came from, as highlighted at the top, looks a little strange. It is also not coming from our @rcbc.edu or @mymail.rcbc.edu email domains, nor from one of our approved partners such as Handshake or Aviso. 
  • The name and email address the message came from does not match the name and email provided in the body of the message. That definitely seems phishy.
  • Any approved career opportunities for students will ALWAYS be posted in Handshake. Direct emails such as these should always be looked at suspiciously. NEVER send your personal information such as banking info or other sensitive information such as social security or driver’s license numbers via email. 
  • If you receive any email message that is advertising a student job opportunity, then you should always confirm it is coming from the Office of Career Preparation via Handshake. If you are unsure, you can always reach out to the Office of Career Preparation via email at careerservices@rcbc.edu to confirm its legitimacy.

More tips for staying safe online:

  • Always log out of your online accounts whether on a personal or public device. Closing a browser or app often does not fully log you out of a site.
  • Avoid using your RCBC email account to set up non-RCBC accounts, such as shopping sites, social media, banking, etc.
  • Protect accounts on your phone or laptop by using a passcode and/or a form of biometric security such as fingerprint or facial recognition.
  • Use strong passwords or even passphrases which are often more secure and easier to remember. Check out this article for more on passwords and passphrases.
  • RCBC requires students and staff to use multi-factor authentication. Using an authenticator that sends a code to your device before logging in will give you greater protection. OneLogin Protect or Google Authenticator are free tools we recommend using with your RCBC BaronOne account.