Phishing Alerts

Date
May 21, 2016

5/21/16 NOTICE

UA Information Security received multiple phishing reports, where recipients were asked to click on a link in order to upgrade their email accounts.

If you receive this email, please delete it from your inbox.  If you clicked on the link or responded in any way to the email, please contact your local IT Support or the 24/7 IT Support Center (626-8324) as soon as possible.

 

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5/18/16 Account Notification

UA Information Security received a phishing email report, where recipients are warned that their mail has been blocked because the account has been sending spam emails, and they should click on a link to "validate" their email accounts.

If you receive this email, please delete it from your inbox.  If you clicked on the link or responded to the email in any way, please contact your local IT Support or the 24/7 IT Support Center (626-8324) as soon as possible.

 

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5/18/16 enquiry about observership

UA Information Security received a phishing email report that contains an attachment, which looks to be a pdf version of a curriculum vitae.

If you receive this email, please delete it from your inbox.  If you opened the attachment or responded in any way to the email, please contact your local IT Support or the 24/7 IT Support Center (626-8324) as soon as possible.

 

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5/16/16 RE: GOOD NEWS

UA Information Security received a phishing email report, where recipients are informed that a "special donation" has been made to them, and that they should contact a certain party in order to receive it.

If you receive this email, please delete it from your inbox.  If you responded to the email in any way, please contact your local IT Support or the 24/7 IT Support Center (626-8324) as soon as possible.

 

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5/17/16 Staff Information (MAY-2016 Bullentin)‏

UA Information Security received another phishing email report for a phish that appeared several days ago, and requested that recipients click on a link to update their passwords.

If you receive this email, please delete it from your inbox.  If you clicked on the link or responded in any way, please contact your local IT Support or the 24/7 IT Support Center (626-8324) as soon as possible.

 

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5/16/16 Benefits for University Employees

UA Information Security received a phishing email report, where recipients are asked to click on a link in order to learn more about long term care.

If you receive this email, please delete it from your inbox.  If you clicked on any links or replied to the message, please contact your local IT Support or the 24/7 IT Support Center (626-8324) as soon as possible.

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5/16/16 (No Subject)

UA Information Security received a phishing email report targeting students, where students are told they can pay someone to take classes for them in America.  Recipients are told to call a number, where they will receive discounts.

If you receive this email, please delete it from your inbox.  If you called the phone number or responded to the email in any way, please contact your local IT Support or the 24/7 IT Support Center (626-8324) as soon as possible.

 

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5/12/16 RE: IT Service

UA Information Security received a phishing email report, where recipients were asked to click on a link in order to upgrade their email.

If you receive this email, please delete it from your inbox.  If you clicked on the link or responded in any way, please contact your local IT Support or the 24/7 IT Support Center (626-8324) as soon as possible.

 

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5/12/16 RE: PASSWORD MANAGER

UA Information Security received a phishing email report, where recipients are warned that their passwords will expire in 24 hours, and to click on a link to reset their passwords.

If you receive this email, please delete it from your inbox.  If you clicked on the link or responded in any way, please contact your local IT Support or the 24/7 IT Support Center (626-8324) as soon as possible.

 

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5/16/16 IT SERVICE DESK: WEBMAIL GENERAL SURVEY

UA Information Security received a phishing email report, where recipients are asked to click on a link in order to participate in a survey.

If you receive this email, please delete it from your inbox.  If you clicked on the link or participated in any way, please contact your local IT Support or the 24/7 IT Support Center (626-8324) as soon as possible.

 

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