Issue/Question
- I clicked a link in an email message and received the warning "This website is classified as malicious."
Environment
- Oregon State University
- Exchange Email
- Security
Explanation
As part of our continuing efforts to protect the OSU community from phishing scams and other cyber threats, we have activated a security feature within Microsoft Exchange that will warn you when you attempt to access a potentially malicious website via email link. OSU has had cyber attackers use official-looking webpages to impersonate OSU sites and trick users into logging in with their OSU credentials in order to gain access to their personal and university data. This feature will help you identify sites that are risky to visit.
Resolution
You should not continue to access a website when this warning is displayed as it could be a risk to your computer or data.
If you believe a site has been incorrectly categorized as malicious, please contact the Service Desk. The Service Desk will escalate your feedback to the Office of Information Security.
Assistance
For assistance, contact the Service Desk.