Scammers are once again targeting USC students, staff, and faculty with fake job opportunities and offers designed to steal money and sensitive personal information. These attacks often tailor messages to their targets and impersonate real departments or faculty and misuse USC branding to build false trust. Protect yourself and fellow Trojans by following these steps:
- Watch out for subject lines: “Part-Time Opportunity,” “Remote Job Opening,” or “New Position Available.”
- Verify the sender: If it’s not from a verified @usc.edu or company domain, be cautious.
- Hover before you click: Check that links lead where they claim to.
- Use official platforms, such as the USC Career Center and Handshake, to vet job opportunities.
- Never share passwords: No legitimate employer or USC office will ask for your credentials.
For information about the latest cyber threats and scams, visit Catch of the Week at TrojanSecure.usc.edu.
The USC Office of Cybersecurity (previously Office of Chief Information Security Officer) is responsible for USC-wide information security efforts. USC Office of Cybersecurity protects the USC community by monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, communicating, and mitigating cybersecurity risks.