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You've Been Phished

Don't worry — this was a simulated phishing exercise for CS 6035 Information Security Policies at Georgia Tech. No data was stolen, but here's what you should know.

📧 What Just Happened?

You received an email that appeared to come from WiCyS Georgia Tech inviting you to an event. The email asked you to scan a QR code or click a link to "RSVP." That link brought you to what looked like the real WiCyS website — but it was a clone hosted on wicys.dev instead of wicys.org.

In a real attack, that fake site could have presented a login page to steal your credentials, silently installed malware, or harvested your personal information while you browsed what looked like a legitimate page.

🏳 Red Flags You Should Have Noticed

  • The sender domain was wrong. The email came from @wicys.dev, not @gatech.edu. Always check the full sender address, not just the display name.
  • The website URL was wrong. You landed on wicys.dev, not wicys.org. Always check the address bar before interacting with any site.
  • QR codes hide the destination. Unlike a visible URL, a QR code obscures where you're actually going. Treat QR codes in emails with the same suspicion as shortened URLs.

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself

  • Always verify the sender domain. Hover over or tap the "From" address. @gatech.edu ≠ @wicys.dev.
  • Check the URL bar. Before entering any information, confirm you're on the real site. Bookmark important sites.
  • Don't scan QR codes from emails. Preview the URL before opening it.
  • Verify out-of-band. Got a suspicious email? Check the official website or message the sender on a trusted platform.
  • Report phishing to GT. Forward suspicious emails to [email protected].
  • Use 2FA everywhere. Even if your password is compromised, 2FA prevents account takeover.

WiCyS Georgia Tech • Information Security Policies

This simulation was conducted as part of CS 6035 Information Security Policies.
No personal data was collected beyond IP address and browser type.
All logged data will be deleted at the end of the semester.