Information Technology Services (ITS) reminds George Mason University employees and students to take the following precautions before leaving for winter break:
- Log off your systems, and turn off all non-essential devices, including computers, servers (if you can), printers, and monitors in your office and on-campus residences.
- Those who telework should log out of systems they are not using.
- When checking email, be wary of phishing attempts, help desk support scams, malicious browser extensions, and look-alike website addresses.
- Report phishing emails. If you receive a phishing email, report it to ITS Support at 703-993-8870 or https://its.gmu.edu/chat/.