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RECENT PHISHING MESSAGESReported: July 9th, 2025 at 8:06 am
Message:
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Reported: July 7th, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Some departments are currently seeking individuals to provide remote administrative support to visiting professors. The role involves assisting with basic administrative tasks and ensuring effective communication between faculty, departmental staff, external organizations, and the Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide general administrative assistance remotely
Liaise with staff, other departments, and external organizations as needed
Coordinate tasks and updates with the Director
Compensation:
Weekly salary of $400, which includes a base pay of $350 plus $50 allocated for miscellaneous expenses and taxes.
To Apply:
Please contact Professor Solomon at [REDACTED] using your personal email address to express your interest and request further details.
Sincerely,
Solomon Banabas
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Reported: June 24th, 2025 at 8:04 am
Message:
365 MFA Expiry Notice
[EXTERNAL]
Your 365 MFA expires today. Please reconnect to avoid service interruptions.
Important: Your 365 MFA Expires Today
Dear [REDACTED],
We would like to remind you that the password assigned to your account (REDACTED) expires today, Tuesday, 24 June, 2025. To ensure your account remains active and avoid any service interruptions, please verify your account now.
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If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our [REDACTED].
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