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RECENT PHISHING MESSAGESReported: February 20th, 2025 at 1:13 pm
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Attention [REDACTED],
The active email password for (kshaynes@olemiss.edu) expires today Thursday, February 20, 2025
Kindly use below to continue with your mail box access
[REDACTED]
Email Center: Olemiss Services Team
Reported: February 19th, 2025 at 10:05 am
Message:
Dear University of Mississippi Community,
I hope you're doing well. I'm reaching out today with an important
health update concerning our campus community.
We've learned that one of our staff members has tested positive for
a contagious virus. Please rest assured that we are taking immediate steps
to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone on campus, particularly those
who may have been in direct contact with the affected individual.
To help you assess whether you may have had close contact, please visit our
designated webpage here: [REDACTED]. If you believe you may have been exposed, we strongly
encourage you to report it to ensure the health of all on campus.
If you have any concerns or questions about exposure or testing, our health
team is here to support you. You can reach them at [REDACTED].
We are committed to prioritizing the health of our community, and we appreciate
your continued support and cooperation. If this email was sent to you
in error, please delete it and refrain from sharing it further.
Thank you for your understanding.
Warm regards,
[REDACTED]
Reported: February 10th, 2025 at 2:17 pm
Message:
[EXTERNAL]
Available cellphone number?
Kind Regards
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