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Avoid phishing messages purporting to be from Blackboard
The campus is currently receiving phishing emails that purport to be from the University informing you that an update has been sent to you through Blackboard Learning System.
This is a Phishing attack to trick you into disclosing personal information. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK in the message!
NEVER click on a link in an email. If you are unsure, expand the email header and forward it to complaint@olemiss.edu.
Remember, IT will NEVER ask you to click a link and verify your email username and password via email. If you have already submitted personal information, you should reset your password immediately.
Example of fraudulent messages received follows:
Dear User,
You have received an Update sent to you through the Black board Learning System.
Please Login below to Reply now.
Sign in here
Regards,
Black board Learn
The campus is currently receiving virus infected emails that purport to be from the University informing you that:
'All employees need to have on file this form STD 261 (attached)'
DO NOT OPEN THE ATTACHMENT!
Please forward any suspisious emails to complaint@olemiss.edu.
Sample of malicious message follows:
From: Shirley Haley [mailto:Shirley@olemiss.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 10:53 AM
To: CAMPUS ACCOUNT
Subject: Annual Form - Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicle on State Business
All employees need to have on file this form STD 261 (attached). The original is retained by supervisor and copy goes to Accounting. Accounting need this form to approve mileage reimbursement.
The form can be used for multiple years, however it needs to re-signed annually by employee and supervisor.
Please confirm all employees that may travel using their private car on state business (including training) has a current STD 261 on file. Not having a current copy of this form on file in Accounting may delay a travel reimbursement claim.
IT has observed an increase in Phishing email attacks this semester that vary in sophistication and content. Please be suspicious of any email that includes a link to verify account or user information. Remember, IT will NEVER ask you to click a link and verify your email username and password via email. Anyone who suspects they have inadvertently responded to one of these emails should change their logon password IMMEDIATELY. Also, please contact me, David Drewrey (davidd@olemiss.edu, 662-915-5210) ASAP.
One useful suggestion is to use your mouse to "hover" over suspicious links in emails. This will result in displaying the actual site the link will direct your browser. The included
Numerous campus email users have reported receiving a phishing email that asks people to click a link to "Verify your webmail account". This is a phishing email designed to trick users into clicking a link and entering account login credentials.
NEVER click on a link in an e-mail. Always handle emails with links as suspicious messages. If you are unsure, expand the email header and forward it to complaint@olemiss.edu.
Remember, IT will NEVER ask you to click a link and verify your email username and password via email.
Example of fraudulent messages received follows:
From: University of Mississippi [mailto:webaccount@olemiss.edu]
Sent: Thursday, September 19, 2013 6:43 AM
To: webaccount@olemiss.edu
Subject: Important Message About Your University of Mississippi Account
Dear,
We regret to inform you that recently we are unable to verify your webmail account with us
We therefore implore you to confirm your webmail details by clicking our secure site link below
https: // www.olemiss.edu
To avoid permanent webmail account suspension
Thank you.
University of Mississippi
The campus is experiencing an increase in phishing emails that purports to be from "Blackboard Alerts [alerts@blackboard.com]" with the subject, 'New Course Form'.
NEVER click on a link in an e-mail. Always handle emails with links as suspicious messages. If you are unsure, expand the email header and forward it to complaint@olemiss.edu.
Remember, IT will NEVER ask you to click a link and verify your email username and password via email.
Example of fraudulent messages received follows:
From: Blackboard Alerts [alerts@blackboard.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 2:31 PM
To: Recipient
Subject: New Course Form
Good Morning,
An important course form has been posted to you through the Blackboard Learning System.
Please sign in immediately to view the form.
Click here to sign in
Thank you,
Blackboard Learn.
The campus is currently receiving phishing emails that purport to be from the University informing you that "Olemiss.edu Customer center is shutting down some accounts due to congestion."
This is a Phishing attack to trick you into disclosing your username and password. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK in the Message!
NEVER click on a link in an e-mail. If you are unsure, expand the email header and forward it to complaint@olemiss.edu.
Remember, IT will NEVER ask you to click a link and verify your email username and password via email.
Example of fraudulent messages received follows:
From: counslg
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 2:29 PM
Subject: olemiss.edu UPDATE
Dear Olemiss.edu Member,
This is to inform you that Olemiss.edu Customer center is shutting down some accounts due to congestion. This notification has been sent regardless of your last login date and you are required to access your account by clicking the link below to confirm usage and enjoy uninterrupted services.
Notification Date: August 21th, 2013
To update your services; click UPDATE
The Account Update Team Olemiss.edu Customer center Mail! thank you for being on the network and apologize for any inconvenience caused.
ABOUT THIS MESSAGE:
This service message was delivered to you as a Olemiss.edu Customer center Mail ! customer to provide you with account updates and information about your account benefits.
The campus is currently receiving phishing email with the subject,'Re- Validate Your Email Account'--DO NOT CLICK THE LINK in the Message!
phishing emails from various email accounts and indicates 'You have reached the quota limit of your mail box.'
This is a phishing email!
NEVER click on a link in an email. If you are unsure, expand the email header and forward it to complaint@olemiss.edu.
Remember, Information Technology will NEVER ask you to verify your username and password via email.
Example of fraudulent messages received follows:
From: Chiang, Huai-Chin
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 9:10 AM
Subject: Re-Validate Your Email Account
You have reached the quota limit of your mail box. You will not be able to send or receive mails, increases mailbox size, to send or receive new mails. to update your account
Regards,
Maintenance Team
The campus is experiencing an increase in phishing emails that purports to be from the "UMAIL Web Support" and references suspicious activity from your account. NEVER click on a link in an e-mail. If you are unsure, expand the email header and forward it to complaint@olemiss.edu. Remember, IT will NEVER ask you to click a link and verify your email username and password via email.
Example of fraudulent messages received follows:
From: "Various Users"
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:09 AM
Subject: USER VERIFICATION
Dear UM MAIL User,
We discovered series of illegal attempts on your mail account from different IP locations.
This is for your own safety to avoid your account closed, you will have to verify your account now to UM MAIL security Alert Center to restore your account immediately:.
For quick access: Click <VERIFY>
Sincerely,
UMAIL Web- Support.
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