The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Scamming victims share their experiences

Tom O’Connor, Staff Reporter April 24, 2019

John Strickland, who will remain anonymous in this story, did not recognize himself. He looked up at the mirrors that line the walls of the Walgreens in Charleston, his eyes sunken in, his confidence shattered. Strickland...

Career Services warns about phishing email

Staff Report April 2, 2019

Career Services warned students Monday about a phishing email that was being circulated around campus and listed some red flags people should keep in mind for future reference. According to the warning...

ITS: Delete spam emails sent as phishing attempt

Staff Report August 27, 2018

Eastern’s Information and Technology Services said a phishing attempt affected various individuals on campus over the weekend.  The spam emails were sent from user names that students recognized, though...

Email scam targets Eastern community

Staff Report January 19, 2017

  Suspicious emails as part of a phishing scam have recently been reported to Eastern students and employees, according to an email from the Vice President for Student Affairs Thursday. Specifically,...

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